Summary:
The 49847 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, North Central Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the North Central Area Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
North Central Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the state average, with some exceptions. While 3rd and 4th-grade math proficiency rates exceed the state averages, 5th-grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math are particularly low, at only 15% compared to state averages of 44.4% and 32.9%, respectively. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges, as 59.2% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's per-student spending of $16,222 is higher than the state average, which may be an effort to provide additional support services for the student population. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is within the typical range, addressing the root causes of the academic and attendance issues could be an area of focus for the school and district to improve student outcomes.
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