Summary:
The 49045 zip code in Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual), and no middle schools. While the schools serve the same general geographic area, there are significant differences in their academic performance and the challenges they face.
Davis Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with relatively strong academic performance, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, where proficiency rates exceed the state averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools. In contrast, the two high schools, Decatur Junior Senior High School and Volinia Outcome Base School, have 4-year graduation rates around 82.8%, which is slightly below the state average, and higher dropout rates of 7.6%.
The schools in the 49045 zip code face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.8% at Decatur Junior Senior High School to 91.67% at Volinia Outcome Base School. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, significantly above the state average. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and their students.
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