Summary:
The 49080 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from the Plainwell Community Schools district. While the schools exhibit a range of academic performance, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Gilkey Elementary School consistently outperforms district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, with 52% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 39.2% for the district and 38.9% statewide. In contrast, Starr Elementary School lags behind, with only 22.2% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA. Meanwhile, Plainwell High School ranks in the top 25% of Michigan high schools, boasting high proficiency rates in subjects like SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (65.6% proficient) and M-Step Science (61% proficient).
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and student demographics across the schools. Per-student spending ranges from $11,215 at Renaissance High School to $14,909 at Starr Elementary, while the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies from 34.84% at Gilkey Elementary to 68.48% at Renaissance High School. Addressing these gaps and the district's high chronic absenteeism rates could help improve outcomes for all students in the 49080 zip code area.
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