Summary:
The 49091 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and significant economic disadvantage among the student population, a few schools stand out for their academic performance and other positive metrics.
Nottawa Community School is a standout, with some of the highest test scores in the area, including 65.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in PSAT/English Language Arts and 52.2% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies for 8th grade. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4. In contrast, Sturgis Middle School and Eastwood School have lower proficiency rates, especially in math.
Another bright spot is Sturgis High School, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the area as a whole faces challenges, with all schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 29.5% to 29.5% and high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.08% to 82.99%. Addressing these issues, as well as the disparities in academic performance, could be important focus areas for improving educational outcomes in this community.
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