Summary:
The 48466 zip code is home to two small schools, Peck JrSr High School and Peck Community Elementary School, which serve a total of 392 students. Both schools face significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic disadvantages, as evidenced by their fluctuating statewide rankings and below-average test scores and graduation rates.
Peck JrSr High School, the only high school in the area, has a small enrollment of 206 students and a four-year graduation rate of 82.8%, which is below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 280th to 338th out of 735-743 Michigan high schools, and its student test scores are generally below state averages. Similarly, Peck Community Elementary School, the sole elementary school, has a small enrollment of 186 students and a statewide ranking between 739th and 944th out of 1,470-1,488 Michigan elementary schools.
Both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%, which likely contributes to their academic struggles. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 66.02% of high school students and 67.2% of elementary school students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The Peck Community School District, which oversees these schools, is ranked 331st out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this community.
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