Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49087

The 49087 zip code area is home to two schools - Schoolcraft Elementary School and Schoolcraft High School, both part of the Schoolcraft Community Schools district. The data shows that Schoolcraft Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 20-25% of Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Schoolcraft High School has more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating and some test scores below the state averages.

Schoolcraft Elementary School boasts strong academic achievement, with proficiency rates above the state averages in English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, indicating high student engagement. Schoolcraft High School maintains a 4-star rating and a solid 82.8% four-year graduation rate, but its test scores are more uneven, with lower proficiency in subjects like Science and Math.

Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios and comparable per-student spending levels, suggesting the district is allocating resources effectively. However, the chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are on the higher side, which could be an area for improvement. Additionally, the free and reduced-price lunch percentages, ranging from 25.35% to 30.03%, indicate a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance.