Summary:
The 48723 zip code is home to a single middle school, Caro Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Caro Community Schools district. While the school has a relatively small enrollment of 307 students, its academic performance and overall school quality metrics raise some concerns.
Caro Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 548 out of 890 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025 to 572 out of 883 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (65.15%), indicating significant socioeconomic challenges for the student population.
Despite these concerns, the data also reveals that Caro Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 and a per-student spending of $13,731 for the 2023-2024 school year. While these metrics may not directly translate to academic success, they suggest that the school and district are allocating resources to support student learning. To address the identified issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, increase student engagement, and provide additional resources and support for both students and teachers.
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