Schools in Zip Code 48872

ZIP code 48872 in Perry, Michigan, is served by Perry Public Schools, a three-school district educating roughly 976 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a moderate-income, rural community.

For parents, the district offers a clear progression from early education through high school, with each building playing a distinct role. Perry Elementary Early Learning Center (PK-2) provides the most individualized attention, with the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.8:1) and highest per-student spending ($18,836), though it has no standardized test data. Perry Upper Elementary (3-6) is the district's most volatile performer—its 6th graders excel (55.1% ELA proficiency vs. 37.5% state), but 5th graders experience a dramatic slump, scoring 20-24 points below state averages in every subject. Perry Secondary Campus (7-12) is the district's standout, showing remarkable improvement from the 43rd to 61st percentile in one year, with an 86.4% graduation rate (above the 84% state average) and a remarkably low 2.4% dropout rate.

Key takeaways for families: the district excels at keeping students engaged—chronic absenteeism is just 16.2% versus the 27.9% state average—and secondary students perform well in science and upper-grade ELA. However, math proficiency declines sharply with age, from 44.4% in 3rd grade to just 18.8% on the 11th-grade SAT (vs. 26.5% state). The 5th-grade slump is a persistent, systemic concern across two school years, warranting investigation into curriculum or transition issues. While the district's 3-star rating and 55th percentile ranking place it slightly above average statewide, the strong graduation rate, improving secondary trajectory, and heavy investment in early education suggest a district on the rise—though targeted math intervention and 5th-grade support could yield significant gains.