Summary:
The 48831 zip code area is home to a single middle school, OvidElsie Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district.
OvidElsie Middle School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, rising from 264th out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 232nd out of 890 in 2024-2025, while maintaining a consistent 4-star rating. The school's academic performance is mixed, with 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates above the state average, but 6th and 7th grade math proficiency rates below the state average. However, 8th grade science and social studies proficiency are above the state average. The school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a high percentage of students (over 50%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population.
Despite these challenges, OvidElsie Middle School appears to be making progress, with higher-than-average per-student spending and a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio, which may be contributing to its improving performance. Continued focus on addressing attendance issues, supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and targeting areas of academic weakness could help the school continue to enhance the educational experience for its students.
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