Schools in Zip Code 48817

ZIP code 48817 in Corunna, Michigan, is served by three public schools within the Corunna Public Schools district, enrolling roughly 1,532 students across kindergarten through 12th grade.

For families, the standout is Corunna Middle School, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top quarter of Michigan middle schools (78th percentile). It has improved steadily over three years and posts exceptional scores in 7th grade English (+16.9 points over the state average) and 5th grade social studies (+16.3 points). Elsa Meyer Elementary School is the district's improvement story, with dramatic one-year jumps in both English (from 34.9% to 52.2% proficiency) and math (from 38.7% to 52.7%), now exceeding state averages. Corunna High School shines in keeping students on track, with a 95% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 3.2%—less than half the state's 7.1%. All three schools also report chronic absenteeism well below the state average, with the middle school the best at 15.2%.

The district's biggest challenge is a sharp academic decline in high school. While 8th grade math proficiency (39.3%) beats the state average, 11th grade SAT math proficiency plummets to just 13.2% versus 26.5% statewide; science scores similarly drop by 11th grade. This "middle school peak" pattern suggests strong early instruction but a need for more rigorous high school supports, especially in math and science. Notably, the high school has the lowest poverty rate (38.85% free/reduced lunch) yet struggles most academically, while the elementary school has the highest poverty rate (65.91%) but shows strong recent gains—indicating factors beyond socioeconomic status drive high school performance. Overall, families get a solid K-8 experience with a genuinely strong middle school, but should be aware of the high school's testing gaps despite its excellent graduation outcomes.