Summary:
The 49037 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spread across two school districts - Endeavor Charter Academy and Battle Creek Public Schools. While some schools, like Endeavor Charter Academy, have a diverse student population, academic performance across the area is generally low, with most schools falling below state averages in proficiency rates. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, ranging from 34% to 70% across the schools.
The data highlights a few standout schools in the area. Endeavor Charter Academy has the highest enrollment, but its academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates below the state average. In contrast, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has the highest graduation rate at 95.2% and the lowest dropout rate at 3.5%, despite serving a predominantly low-income student population.
The data suggests that the Battle Creek Public Schools district, which encompasses several of the schools in the data set, is struggling overall, with low rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and poor academic performance across its schools. Addressing these issues, as well as the disparities in academic performance and the relationship between socioeconomic status and student achievement, should be key priorities for the schools and districts in this area.
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