Summary:
The 49441 zip code area is home to 11 schools across two school districts - Mona Shores Public School District and Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. The schools serve a diverse range of students, from elementary to high school, with varying levels of academic performance and other key metrics.
Among the standout schools in the area, Churchill Elementary ranks in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Mona Shores High School also stands out, ranking in the top 40% of Michigan high schools and boasting a strong 92.9% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state average. In contrast, Muskegon High School has a lower graduation rate of 82.3%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics between the schools in the Mona Shores and Muskegon Public School districts, with a strong correlation between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of low-income students, such as Bunker Elementary and Marquette Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing urban school districts like Muskegon Public Schools.
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