Summary:
The 49085 zip code area is home to 7 schools that are part of the St. Joseph Public Schools district, which is ranked 44th out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school.
Among the standout schools in the area, St Joseph High School ranks 41st out of 739 Michigan high schools and has a 5-star rating, with strong test scores. Upton Middle School is also highly ranked at 73rd out of 890 Michigan middle schools, with impressive test scores. Additionally, Brown School stands out for its high test scores, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math.
The data reveals a significant gap in test scores between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, and chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools in the area. The alternative school, Lighthouse Education Center, serves a more disadvantaged population with a much higher free/reduced lunch rate and lower student-teacher ratio. Overall, the St. Joseph Public Schools district is providing a high-quality education, with several standout schools, but there are still opportunities to address achievement gaps and improve student attendance.
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