Summary:
ZIP code 48820, serving the DeWitt, Michigan community, is home to 5 public schools within the DeWitt Public Schools district, which collectively educate 3,109 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a notably affluent area.
This district is an academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan districts, and its schools are structured uniquely with three separate elementary buildings covering just two grade levels each. DeWitt High School stands out as the crown jewel, ranking 34th in the state with a remarkable 97.3% graduation rate and SAT reading proficiency (80.7%) that is nearly 29 points above the state average. DeWitt Middle School delivers consistent excellence, ranking in the 92nd percentile with 85.1% of 8th graders proficient in PSAT English Language Arts. Among the elementary schools, David Scott Elementary School (grades 2-3) is a hidden gem, with 67.8% of 3rd graders proficient in math versus 42.9% statewide, while Herbison Woods Elementary School (grades 4-5) and Schavey Road Elementary School (PK-1) round out a highly specialized early education model that appears to work exceptionally well.
Across every grade and subject, the district outperforms state averages by 19 to 30 percentage points, with only 11-15% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch compared to typical state rates of 40-50%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low (9-14% versus 27.9% statewide), though it does increase with grade level. The primary area for improvement is mathematics—while still far above state averages, 11th grade SAT math proficiency (56%) lags significantly behind reading (80.7%), and 5th grade math (48.5%) is the district's weakest subject. Parents should also note some year-to-year volatility in elementary scores, including an 11.5-point drop in 6th grade ELA at the middle school, though the district's overall trajectory remains exceptionally strong for college readiness and post-secondary success.
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