Summary:
The 48238 zip code area of Detroit, Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 alternative school, serving grades from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. These schools are a mix of public district and public charter schools, with the majority being part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
While a few schools in the area stand out, such as Joy Preparatory Academy and New Paradigm Glazer Academy, which have relatively strong academic performance, the majority of schools in the 48238 zip code struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, often below 25% of students meeting or exceeding state standards. These disparities in academic achievement suggest that factors beyond just demographics and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes.
Across the schools in this area, there are also significant challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% at Joy Preparatory Academy to an alarming 83.7% at Noble ElementaryMiddle School. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, from $12,353 at Flagship Charter Academy to $23,235 at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, raises questions about how resources are being allocated and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning.
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