Summary:
The 48237 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, spread across two different school districts - Oak Park School District of the City of and Berkley School District. While the performance of the schools varies significantly, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Norup International School, a Berkley School District elementary/middle school, is a clear standout, with a 4-star rating, ranking in the top 400 elementary schools in Michigan, and strong test scores across grade levels and subjects. In contrast, the Oak Park High School and other Oak Park district schools struggle, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and extremely poor performance on state assessments, often well below the state averages.
The data also reveals significant concerns around chronic absenteeism, which is a major issue across the Oak Park schools, ranging from 58.5% to 88.3%. Additionally, the NOVA Discipline Academy, an alternative school, stands out for its 0% graduation rate and 76.9% dropout rate, suggesting the school is failing to effectively serve its students. These disparities in performance and resource allocation between the Berkley and Oak Park districts highlight the need for a closer examination of the systemic challenges facing the Oak Park community and a concerted effort to address the root causes of these educational inequities.
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