Summary:
The 49319 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Cedar Springs Public Schools district. The district is ranked 138 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a strong, consistent educational system.
Among the standout schools in the area, Red Hawk Intermediate middle school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools, with a 4-star rating and strong test scores, particularly in science and English language arts. Cedar Springs High School also stands out, with a 4-star rating, a relatively high graduation rate of 85.7%, and strong test scores in evidence-based reading and writing. In contrast, New Beginnings Alternative High School faces unique challenges, with significantly lower performance metrics, including high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.
The schools in the 49319 zip code have a predominantly white student population, and there appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The Creative Technologies Academy public charter school also stands out, with a unique student population and performance profile, including a 54.5% proficiency rate in 11th grade science and social studies, exceeding the state average.
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