Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49068


Summary:

The 49068 zip code area is home to 8 schools across 4 different school districts, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. While the area boasts some top-performing elementary schools like Walters Elementary and Hughes Elementary, there are also struggling schools like Mar Lee School that lag behind state averages in academic proficiency.

The high schools, Marshall High School and Marshall Academy, both have relatively high 4-year graduation rates around 82.8%, but their dropout rates are also concerning at around 7.6%. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across all schools in the area, with rates around 29.5%. Funding disparities are also evident, with spending per student ranging from $11,238 at Marshall Academy to $16,098 at Marshall Middle School.

Overall, the schools in the 49068 zip code area present a mixed picture, with high-performing elementary schools alongside struggling middle and high schools. Addressing the disparities in academic achievement, attendance, and funding could be crucial in providing all students with access to a quality education. Families in this area may want to closely examine the performance and resources of individual schools, such as the top-ranked Walters Elementary and Hughes Elementary, as well as the unique challenges faced by alternative schools like Marshall Academy.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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