Summary:
The 48506 zip code area in Michigan is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates.
Among the standout schools in the area is Kearsley High School, which is ranked 174 out of 739 Michigan high schools and has a 4-star rating. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%. Kearsley High School also outperforms the Kearsley Community School District and the state averages in several test score categories, particularly in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Richfield Public School Academy, a middle school, struggles with very low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the state averages and has an extremely high free/reduced lunch rate of 96.4%, indicating a high-poverty student population.
The data also reveals that all schools in the 48506 zip code area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in the Kearsley Community School District generally perform better on state assessments compared to the Flint School District, which includes Potter School. The significant difference in spending per student between the Kearsley Community School District and Potter School, a public magnet school, highlights the potential impact of funding disparities on educational outcomes.
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