Summary:
The 48210 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 5 alternative schools. These schools serve predominantly minority student populations from low-income families, facing significant educational challenges such as high chronic absenteeism, low academic achievement, and varying performance compared to district and state averages.
Among the standout schools in the area, Universal Academy, an alternative school, has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 87.7% and the lowest dropout rate at 4.0%. Another alternative school, New Paradigm College Prep, has the highest proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math for several grade levels. Meanwhile, Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate, an elementary charter school, has relatively higher proficiency rates compared to the Detroit Public Schools Community District and Michigan state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts.
The data also reveals significant challenges faced by the schools in the 48210 zip code, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and varying performance among the traditional public, alternative, and charter schools. However, the success of some alternative and charter schools, such as Universal Academy and New Paradigm College Prep, suggests that targeted interventions and innovative approaches may be effective in addressing these challenges and improving educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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