Summary:
The schools in the 49408 zip code area serve a mix of elementary, middle, and high school students, with a combination of traditional public schools and a public charter school. While the schools face significant challenges, including high poverty rates and low academic performance compared to state averages, one school, Innocademy Allegan Campus, stands out as a bright spot, ranking in the top 37% of Michigan elementary schools.
The schools in this area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.4% at Fennville Elementary School to 39.8% at Fennville Middle School, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the student populations at these schools are predominantly economically disadvantaged, with free/reduced lunch rates over 70% at most schools. This socioeconomic challenge likely contributes to the low academic performance seen across the district, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally below state averages.
Despite these challenges, Innocademy Allegan Campus, a public charter elementary/middle school, stands out as a high-performing school in the area. With a statewide ranking in the top 37% of Michigan elementary schools and strong test scores, this school demonstrates that high-quality education is possible in this high-need area. The success of Innocademy Allegan Campus suggests that with the right strategies and resources, the other schools in the Fennville Public Schools and Innocademy Allegan Campus districts could also see improvements in student outcomes.
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