Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49080


Summary:

The 49080 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Plainwell High School and Gilkey Elementary School standing out as the top-performing institutions.

Plainwell High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Michigan, with strong academic performance, a high graduation rate of 91.1%, and a relatively low dropout rate of 6.2%. In contrast, Renaissance High School, a public virtual school, struggles with low graduation rates and high dropout rates. Gilkey Elementary School also stands out, with exceptional performance on M-Step tests, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Math.

The data suggests a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as seen in the case of Renaissance High School and Starr Elementary School. Additionally, the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across the schools, ranging from 21.3% to 24.7%, could be an area of concern and potential focus for improvement. Overall, the schools in the 49080 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with Plainwell Community Schools providing a range of educational options for families in the area.








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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.

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