Summary:
The 49330 zip code in Michigan is home to a single elementary school, Kent City Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Kent City Community Schools district, which is ranked 381 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kent City Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 834 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 931 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with only 30% of 3rd graders achieving proficiency in ELA compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.
Despite the school's challenges, it serves a high-need population, with 59.57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's per-student spending is relatively high at $16,707 for the 2023-2024 school year, and the student-teacher ratio is 16.5 to 1. However, the data suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student engagement and academic achievement.
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