Summary:
The 49908 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Baraga School, which serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 325 students. While Baraga School is investing resources in its students, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school's academic performance lags behind state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
Baraga School's four-year graduation rate stands at 82.8%, while its dropout rate is 7.6%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. Academically, Baraga School's test scores are consistently below the state averages, with only 21.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.9%, and just 12.5% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 33.3%. Additionally, a significant portion of Baraga School's student population, 64.62%, receives free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status.
Overall, the data suggests that Baraga Area Schools and the community it serves may benefit from targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes at Baraga School. While the school is investing resources in its students, more needs to be done to address the academic challenges and ensure that all students in the 49908 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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