Summary:
The 48827 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. While the schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a high percentage eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the area is Island City Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks in the top 653 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools. This school boasts strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools. Another high-performing school is Eaton Rapids High School, which ranks in the top 212 out of 743 Michigan high schools and has an impressive 93.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the other high school and alternative school options in the area.
In contrast, the alternative schools, LifeTech Academy and Greyhound Central Performance Academy, struggle with much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. This performance gap between the high-performing and lower-performing schools suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for the struggling schools. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates across the schools, ranging from 22.2% to 80.3%, may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance in some cases.
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