Summary:
The 48219 zip code area of Detroit, Michigan is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting both standout institutions and persistent challenges facing the educational landscape in this community.
Among the standout schools, Communication and Media Arts High School stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 90.1% and the lowest dropout rate at 9.8%. This school also boasts the highest proficiency rates in M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Weston Preparatory Academy, a charter elementary/middle school that has the highest proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts across multiple grade levels, outperforming both the Weston Preparatory Academy district and the state.
However, the data also reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the schools in the 48219 zip code. While the top-performing schools excel, several others, such as Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus, Emerson ElementaryMiddle School, and Old Redford Academy Middle School, struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the persistent challenges facing many schools in the area. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the wide range of academic outcomes observed in this community.
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