Summary:
The 49454 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one public charter). This analysis reveals a mix of school performance, with some standout schools and others facing significant challenges related to socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes.
The Gateway To Success Academy, a public charter high school, stands out with a more diverse student population and better performance on certain test scores compared to the district and state averages. However, it also has much lower graduation rates (30.9%) and higher dropout rates (45.2%) than the traditional Mason County Central High School, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.3%. The data suggests stark disparities in outcomes between the traditional public schools and the charter school.
The Scottville Elementary School stands out with the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (72.05%) and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (17.2%) among the schools in the area. This highlights the socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in the 49454 zip code, which likely contribute to the lower academic performance observed across the district, as evidenced by test scores that lag behind state averages. Addressing these underlying issues could be key to improving outcomes for students in this community.
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