Summary:
The 48655 zip code in Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 traditional elementary school, 1 combined middle/high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. These schools serve a population with high poverty levels, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 56% to 85%.
St Charles Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Michigan elementary schools, but struggles with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, especially in 3rd grade. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. In contrast, the St Charles Community MiddleHigh School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from 189th out of 743 Michigan high schools to 313th out of 739. While it has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%, it also has a concerning dropout rate of 7.6%.
The St Charles Virtual School serves a very high-poverty population, with 85.14% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This alternative virtual school has a dramatically higher student-teacher ratio of 108.8 and significantly lower spending per student ($4,647) compared to the traditional schools ($12,752 and $15,029). Despite these differences, the virtual school has the same graduation and dropout rates as the MiddleHigh School, suggesting it may be serving a similar student population with challenges in completing their education.
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