Summary:
The 49202 zip code area of Michigan is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools include Northwest Early Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School, JPS Montessori Center, and Da Vinci Schools K5. The data reveals significant performance gaps between these schools and the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.
Among the standout schools, Da Vinci Schools K5, a public charter virtual elementary school, has the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Northeast Elementary School struggles, with only 15.3% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.9%. The JPS Montessori Center also performs relatively well, with 37.5% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, higher than the Jackson Public Schools district average of 26.8%.
Across the schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 60.54% at Northwest Early Elementary School to 96.93% at Hunt Elementary School. The data does not reveal a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance, suggesting that other factors may be at play in driving student outcomes in this area.
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