Summary:
The 49615 zip code in Michigan is home to two schools: Bellaire MiddleHigh School, which serves grades 6-12, and John R Rodger Elementary School, which serves grades K-5. Both schools serve relatively high-need student populations, as indicated by their high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients.
Bellaire MiddleHigh School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 85th in 2022-2023 to 346th in 2024-2025, despite maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% but also a concerning dropout rate of 7.6%. Its test scores show a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with some areas performing above the state average and others below.
In contrast, John R Rodger Elementary School has seen more consistent, if not exceptional, performance across the grade levels. While its statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 681st in 2022-2023 to 851st in 2023-2024, the school maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores show strengths in areas like 5th grade ELA and science, but also weaknesses in 3rd and 4th grade math. Both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to their academic performance and other outcomes.
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