Summary:
The 49251 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 virtual), and 0 alternative schools. While the schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, they face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates and performance disparities between the high school and lower grade levels.
Leslie High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking 279 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an 88.1% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state average, and its students excel in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, as well as SAT Mathematics, compared to state averages. In contrast, Leslie Middle School and Woodworth Elementary School struggle with lower-than-average proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math.
The Leslie Public Schools district also includes Ingham Virtual High School, which faces unique challenges as a small virtual school with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school maintains a respectable 83.3% four-year graduation rate, its relatively high dropout rate of 16.6% suggests a need to explore ways to improve student engagement and success in the virtual setting.
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