Summary:
The 49862 zip code area is home to two schools - Munising High and Middle School, serving grades 6-12, and William G Mather Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. Both schools are part of the Munising Public Schools district, which is ranked 411 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The schools in this zip code area appear to be struggling academically, with test scores consistently below state averages. Munising High and Middle School had a 82.8% four-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate in 2023-2024, while both schools had high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%. The schools also underperformed the state averages on M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, Munising High and Middle School had 23.1% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Math compared to the state average of 27.5%.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools seem to be investing in smaller class sizes, with Munising High and Middle School having a 16.5 student-teacher ratio and William G Mather Elementary having a 12.5 ratio. However, this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively low-income student population, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may present additional challenges. The schools' performance has also been inconsistent over the past few years, indicating instability in their academic progress.
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