Summary:
The 48806 zip code is home to a single middle school, Ashley Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. This small school of just 58 students has seen fluctuating performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 236th out of 890 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025 to 516th out of 883 in 2022-2023. However, the school's ranking has improved in the most recent years.
Ashley Middle School's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas exceeding state averages while others fall below. For instance, 7th grade English Language Arts scores were 50% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.2%, but 5th grade Math scores were only 16.67% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.9%. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a large percentage (67.24%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
Despite these challenges, Ashley Middle School benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 to 1 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,618. While the school's performance is uneven, these factors suggest the school may be working to support its high-need student population. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the school's strengths, weaknesses, and the factors driving its performance.
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