Summary:
Zip code 48616, serving the Chesaning, Michigan area, is home to four schools within the Chesaning Union Schools district, which together educate 1,377 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district overall earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 83rd percentile of Michigan districts, though performance varies significantly between its traditional schools and its alternative program.
For families considering the traditional school pathway, the news is overwhelmingly positive. Chesaning Union High School stands out as the district's academic leader, boasting a 91.9% graduation rate and a dramatic one-year improvement in its state ranking from 236th to 136th. Its SAT math proficiency (41.5%) is a remarkable 15 points above the state average. Big Rock Elementary School also excels, with 3rd graders scoring 11.3 points above the state average in math. Chesaning Middle School is a consistent 4-star performer, with particular strengths in 8th grade social studies and 5th grade science. Across all grade levels, students outperform state averages in science and social studies, suggesting a well-implemented curriculum in those subjects.
The primary concern for parents is Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education, a small program of just 19 students. Despite a highly favorable 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio, this school struggles with a 45.4% graduation rate, a 66.6% chronic absenteeism rate, and a dropout rate over six times the district average. While the district's overall rating is strong, these figures highlight a stark equity gap. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rises with grade level across the district, from 21.6% at the elementary level to 27.0% at the high school, a trend worth monitoring even as the main schools continue to achieve impressive academic results.
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