Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48509

The 48509 zip code area in Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (with 1 public charter high school). These schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism that are significantly above state averages.

Among the standout schools, Barhitte Elementary School has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years. Similarly, Bentley Senior High School and Flex High Burton have relatively low graduation rates and high dropout rates, with test scores lagging behind state averages. In contrast, Bentley Middle School shows some promising signs, with 8th-grade science and social studies proficiency rates closer to state averages, though its English language arts and math scores remain low.

The data also reveals that all schools in the area have very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which is significantly above the state average. Per-student spending varies widely, from $5,885 to $15,939, with the highest spending at Bentley Senior High School. The small size of Bentley High School BOLD Academy, with just 17 students, likely presents unique challenges in terms of staffing, resources, and student outcomes, as evidenced by its high student-teacher ratio of 170.