Summary:
The 48616 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the Chesaning Union Schools district appears to be performing well, with its middle and traditional high school standing out as strong performers.
Chesaning Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students score above the state average on M-Step assessments in core subjects. In contrast, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education lags behind the other high school in academic metrics, highlighting the need to ensure alternative education programs provide the necessary support and resources for their students.
Chesaning Union High School is a standout, ranking in the top 15% of Michigan high schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school's students excel on the SAT, scoring above the state average in Evidence-Based Reading/Writing, and the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools in the district, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, and an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.
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