Summary:
Zip code 48838, serving the Greenville, Michigan area, contains 10 schools spanning elementary through high school, including alternative education options, with the majority belonging to Greenville Public Schools, a district rated 4 stars and ranked in the 80th percentile statewide.
For parents, the standout school in this area is Baldwin Heights School, an elementary school that ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide and achieves exceptional results despite nearly half its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency (81.3%) is nearly double the state average, and it has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 14.7%. In contrast, Cedar Crest Elementary School spends the most per student ($18,241) yet posts the lowest 4th-grade ELA scores (33.3%) while serving the highest poverty population (69%). At the secondary level, Greenville Senior High School boasts a strong 93.9% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 3.6%, though its SAT math scores (22.4% proficient) lag significantly behind reading/writing (50.9%). Greenville Middle School shows a concerning achievement cliff, with ELA proficiency dropping to roughly 38-39.5% compared to the 55-65% seen in elementary schools.
Families should be aware of significant disparities across the alternative schools. Seiter Education Center and ISDLocal Center Programs, both under Montcalm Area Independent School District (Isd), report 0% graduation rates and chronic absenteeism between 43% and 70.1%, indicating they serve students with profound challenges. Flat River Academy also struggles with a 27.8% absenteeism rate. Math proficiency is a district-wide weakness, lagging behind ELA at every level. The most successful elementary schools, including Lincoln Heights Elementary School (13.8% absenteeism) and Walnut Hills Elementary School, demonstrate that strong attendance correlates with better outcomes, making them solid choices for families prioritizing academic foundations.
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