Summary:
The 48532 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no middle schools. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Randels Elementary School standing out as a relative bright spot, while the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district as a whole struggles to meet state academic averages.
Randels Elementary has the highest performance on state assessments compared to the other elementary school and the district/state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, Randels had 42.9% of 4th graders proficient in ELA, compared to 36.7% for the district and 42.4% statewide. They also had stronger math performance, with 27.1% of 4th graders proficient compared to 28.4% district-wide and 39.4% statewide. The alternative high school, CA Alternative EdAtlantis, also stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a lower dropout rate of 7.6% compared to the other high school in the data set.
However, the district's overall academic performance is well below state averages, with all schools in the 48532 zip code area rated 1 or 2 stars by SchoolDigger. The schools have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.4% at CarmanAinsworth High School to 94.97% at Dye Elementary. This suggests the schools are serving a predominantly low-income student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges they face.
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