Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48653

The 48653 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area generally have a predominantly white student population, Roscommon High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools over the past 3 years. The alternative school, COOR Special Educational Center, serves students with specialized needs and faces unique challenges, such as low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Academically, Roscommon High School excels, with 71.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 39%, and 69.5% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 52.2%. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district have lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support at these grade levels.

The schools in the 48653 zip code area generally have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,892 to $18,141, and low student-teacher ratios, from 9:1 at the alternative school to 16.7:1 at the high school. This suggests a focus on providing specialized services and support for students, especially at the COOR Special Educational Center. Overall, the data highlights the strengths of Roscommon High School and the unique challenges faced by the alternative school, while also identifying areas for improvement at the elementary and middle school levels within the Roscommon Area Public Schools and the C.O.O.R. Independent School District (Isd).