Summary:
The 49783 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools include Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, Lincoln School, Washington Elementary School, and Lake Superior Academy. The schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.95% to 63.65%.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy stands out as the largest school with 597 students and the highest statewide ranking, though it has seen a decline in recent years, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. The school has relatively strong test scores, particularly in 5th and 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science and Social Studies, but also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism at 29.5%. In contrast, Washington Elementary School has the highest historical statewide ranking, previously reaching a 5-star rating, and serves a high-need population with 62.56% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student, from $10,485 at Lake Superior Academy to $23,594 at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, as well as student-teacher ratios, ranging from 12.4 to 25.2. These differences in resources and staffing may contribute to the varying academic performance observed across the schools. Overall, the elementary schools in the 49783 zip code area face a range of challenges, from chronic absenteeism to socioeconomic disadvantages, but also demonstrate pockets of academic success that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for all students.
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