Summary:
The 48427 zip code area is home to two schools, Deckerville Elementary School and Deckerville Community High School, both part of the Deckerville Community School District. While Deckerville Elementary School demonstrates relatively high proficiency rates in M-Step assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, Deckerville Community High School faces challenges with lower proficiency rates and a higher dropout rate compared to state averages.
Deckerville Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with several grade levels exceeding 50% proficiency in M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments. The school also boasts a 50% proficiency rate in 5th grade Science, outperforming the state average of 40.4%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is an area for improvement. Deckerville Community High School, on the other hand, struggles with lower proficiency rates in M-Step assessments for 7th, 8th, and 11th grades, with several subjects falling below the state average. The school's graduation rate of 88.2% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 5.8% is higher than the state average.
Both schools serve a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the academic and non-academic needs of the students. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school ($9,978 vs. $20,219) is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation to understand the factors driving this disparity and how it impacts the educational experiences and outcomes of students at each level.
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