Summary:
The 48809 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area vary in their academic performance and student demographics, a few standouts emerge from the data.
Link Learning Virtual Program, a high school, has concerning performance metrics, including a very low 4-year graduation rate of 31.3%, a high dropout rate of 12.2%, and significantly lower test scores compared to the Berrien Springs Public Schools district and Michigan state averages. In contrast, Belding High School has a 79% 4-year graduation rate and test scores closer to the district and state averages, though it still has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3%. The standout performer in the area is Woodview Elementary School, which consistently exceeds the Belding Area School District and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
The data also reveals a correlation between the schools' socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and their academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as Link Learning and Ellis Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the poor performance of the virtual Link Learning program compared to the in-person Belding High School suggests that traditional in-person instruction may be more effective for this student population.
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