Summary:
The 49098 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Watervliet School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the district as a whole is ranked 370 out of 613 districts in Michigan and rated 2 out of 5 stars, a few schools stand out in the area.
Watervliet Middle School appears to be the strongest performer, ranking in the top 3 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and having relatively high proficiency rates on state assessments. North Elementary School also shows consistent performance, ranking in the top 2 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and maintaining proficiency rates close to or above the state averages. In contrast, WAY Watervliet High School stands out for its very high student-teacher ratio of 52.1, significantly higher than the other schools in the district.
The district faces some challenges, including a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6% for both high schools, which are slightly below and above the state averages, respectively. Additionally, all schools in the district have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, well above the state average. These factors, along with the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest the schools are serving a high-need student population that may require additional resources and support to ensure equitable outcomes.
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