Summary:
The 48801 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Alma Public Schools district, except for the Gratiot Continuous Learning Center which is part of the Ashley Community Schools district.
Among the standout schools, Donald L Pavlik Middle School has relatively strong performance on state assessments, with 50.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in social studies and 70.8% proficient or better in 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts. Pine Avenue Elementary School also has relatively strong performance, with 45.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.3% proficient or better in 5th grade science.
However, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with high dropout rates, extremely high chronic absenteeism, and very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, there appear to be disparities in resources and spending per student across the schools, which may contribute to the performance gaps. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both in-school and out-of-school factors.
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