Summary:
The 49911 zip code area is home to two schools - Washington School, an elementary school, and AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. These schools serve the Bessemer community and face significant challenges, with stark contrasts in their performance and student demographics.
Washington School has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a very high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. In contrast, AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School has shown more variability in its performance, with periods of stronger rankings and test scores, though it still faces challenges with student achievement and high poverty rates.
The data reveals significant disparities in school quality and resource allocation, with Washington School spending nearly double the amount per student compared to AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. Additionally, while AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, the 7.6% dropout rate is still concerning. Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the Bessemer community.
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