Summary:
The elementary schools located in the 49202 zip code area of Michigan serve a diverse student population, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic factors. This analysis covers 6 schools, including traditional public schools, a public magnet school, and a public charter virtual school, providing a comprehensive overview of the educational landscape in this community.
Among the standout schools, Da Vinci Schools K5, a public charter virtual elementary school, ranks the highest in the state, earning 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. It also boasts relatively strong test scores, with 31.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.8% proficient or better in Math, outperforming the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is JPS Montessori Center, a public elementary school that ranks 1,205 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and has an impressive 56.3% 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with schools like Northeast Elementary and Hunt Elementary struggling to meet state standards. These lower-performing schools also tend to have higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a widespread challenge, with rates ranging from 23.3% to 47.2%, which may be impacting student learning and performance across the schools in this area.
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