Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48601

The 48601 zip code area of Saginaw, Michigan is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a concerning pattern of consistently low academic performance across these schools, with the majority ranking in the bottom 10-20% of their respective school types in the state.

The schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 92.5% to 97.8%, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 75.1% at Saginaw High School. The student populations are predominantly African American or Hispanic, highlighting the need to address potential racial and ethnic disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes.

Among the standout schools, Francis Reh PSA, an alternative school, has a very high percentage of African American students (87.37%) and extremely low test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.66% to 29.2%. Similarly, Saginaw High School and BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah rank in the bottom 1% and 10% of Michigan high schools and middle schools, respectively, and have concerning chronic absenteeism rates.