Summary:
The 48625 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Robert M Larson Elementary School, Harrison Community High School, and Harrison Middle School - all part of the Harrison Community Schools district. While the high school stands out with a relatively high graduation rate and better academic performance, the elementary and middle schools in this area struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages.
Harrison Community High School ranks 401 out of 743 Michigan high schools and has a 90.0% 4-year graduation rate, outperforming the other schools in the area. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools face significant challenges, with only 26.5% of 3rd graders at Robert M Larson Elementary proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Harrison Middle School's performance is particularly low, with just 6.4% of 6th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 19.1% of 7th graders proficient in Math.
The schools in the 48625 zip code area serve a predominantly white student population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to underperform academically, suggesting that the available resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning and achievement.
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