Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49727

The 49727 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle/high school, and 1 alternative high school, all part of the East Jordan Public Schools district. While the schools show a mix of performance, East Jordan Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years with strong proficiency rates in core subjects. In contrast, the performance of East Jordan MiddleHigh School has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 214th to 325th out of Michigan high schools. The smallest school, East Jordan Alternative High School, lacks detailed performance data, making it difficult to assess its effectiveness in serving its students.

East Jordan Elementary School's consistent 3-star rating and above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math suggest it is effectively serving its students, despite a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. East Jordan MiddleHigh School, on the other hand, has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, though it currently holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's graduation rates are relatively high at 82.8%, and student performance on standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT is generally on par with or above state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.

The schools in the 49727 zip code area serve student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 52.15% at East Jordan MiddleHigh School to 65.76% at East Jordan Elementary School. Per-student spending also varies, with East Jordan Elementary School spending $16,232 per student, East Jordan MiddleHigh School spending $19,459 per student, and East Jordan Alternative High School spending the least at $9,720 per student.