Schools in Zip Code 48475

Zip code 48475, serving the rural community of Ubly, Michigan, is home to 2 schools within the Ubly Community Schools district, which together educate 613 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

For parents, this small district offers a cohesive educational path from elementary through high school. Ubly Community Elementary School (grades K-5) is a consistent performer, ranking in the top 35% of Michigan elementary schools. Its standout feature is remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 5.0% (state: 27.9%), and it shows a notable "5th grade surge" with proficiency rates far exceeding state averages in ELA (63.2% vs. 43.8%), Science (71.1% vs. 40.0%), and Social Studies (42.1% vs. 27.5%). However, 4th grade ELA dipped to 29.2%, a significant drop from the prior year, which may be a cohort-specific issue given the small class sizes. Meanwhile, Ubly Community JrSr High School (grades 6-12) is the district's rising star, having climbed from the 53rd to the 79th percentile in state rankings over two years. It boasts a stellar 97.6% graduation rate and exceptional 9th-grade PSAT scores (84.4% ELA, 60.0% Math—both roughly 25 points above state averages). The high school also excels in 6th-grade ELA and Math, and 8th-grade Social Studies.

The most striking contrast between the two schools is in upper-level science. While the elementary school excels in 5th-grade science, the high school's 11th-grade science proficiency is just 12.1%, a staggering 23 points below the state average. This suggests a potential gap in advanced science instruction. Additionally, the high school operates more efficiently, spending $2,879 less per student than the elementary school while achieving a higher state percentile ranking. Overall, despite moderate poverty levels (around 40% free/reduced lunch), both schools benefit from exceptional attendance rates (5-7% chronic absenteeism vs. 27.9% statewide), which likely underpins their strong academic performance and rapid improvement trajectory.