Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49043


Summary:

The 49043 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Covert Public Schools district. Unfortunately, these schools are performing significantly below state averages, with low academic proficiency, high poverty rates, and concerning attendance issues.

None of the schools in this area can be considered standouts, as they all receive the lowest possible rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Covert Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 23.8% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 31.8% proficient in Math. Covert High School struggles with a low 50.0% 4-year graduation rate and a high 11.5% dropout rate. Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism is a major issue, ranging from 40.1% to 46.6%.

The high poverty levels in this area, with 81.55% to 92.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the schools' challenges. While spending per student is relatively high, the schools have not shown meaningful improvement over time, suggesting deeply rooted problems that will require significant interventions and support to address.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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