Summary:
The 48466 zip code has only one elementary school, Peck Community Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Peck Community School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a mix of academic performance, high poverty levels, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Peck Community Elementary School has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated in recent years, from 739 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 944 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is mixed compared to state averages, with strengths in 5th grade ELA and Science but struggles in other grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math. The school has a high percentage of students (67.2%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($15,562) and low student-teacher ratio (13.7 to 1), the academic results are still lagging. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is a concern and may be contributing to the school's challenges. Overall, Peck Community Elementary School appears to be a school facing significant obstacles, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be needed to improve the school's outcomes and support student success.
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