Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49508

The 49508 zip code area in Michigan is home to 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools are primarily part of the Kentwood Public Schools district, with two schools belonging to the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

Among the standout schools in the area, Discovery Elementary stands out with its consistently high performance, ranking in the top 50% of Michigan elementary schools for the past 3 years. Other strong performers include Glenwood Elementary and Meadowlawn Elementary, which also rank in the top 50-55% of Michigan elementary schools. On the other hand, New Branches Charter Academy and the two Grand Rapids Public Schools, Sherwood Global Studies Academy and KenOSha Park Elementary, have the lowest performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan schools.

The data also reveals significant disparities in key metrics across the schools. While East Kentwood High School has a graduation rate of 82.8%, slightly below the state average, it also has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 7.6%. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 67% to 92%. These factors likely contribute to the wide disparities in academic performance observed in the 49508 zip code area.