Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49445


Summary:

The 49445 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Reeths-Puffer Schools, North Muskegon Public Schools, and Whitehall District Schools. While the area boasts some high-performing schools, such as North Muskegon High School and North Muskegon Middle School, there are also struggling institutions, like Central Elementary School and White Lake Area Community Education.

The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. This is exemplified by the stark differences in performance between the North Muskegon schools, which generally outperform the Reeths-Puffer and Whitehall District schools. The importance of district-level support is also highlighted, as the higher-ranked North Muskegon Public Schools district appears to provide more resources and assistance to its schools compared to the lower-ranked Reeths-Puffer Schools district.

The data also reveals the unique challenges faced by alternative schools, such as White Lake Area Community Education, which has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the other schools in the area. This underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of these institutions and the communities they serve.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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