Summary:
The 49601 zip code area of Cadillac, Michigan is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 207 out of 610 in Michigan, the schools in this area show a stark contrast in performance, with Cadillac Senior High School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other schools like Lincoln Elementary and Cadillac Innovation High School struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates.
The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 50% to 84%, suggest that the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the performance disparities. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 24% to 40%, which could also be a factor in the academic challenges faced by some of the schools. The presence of the WexfordMissaukee Independent School District (ISD) Special Education school highlights the need for alternative educational options to serve the unique needs of certain student populations.
Despite the challenges, the data suggests that with the right interventions and support, there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly at the lower-performing schools. The strong performance of Cadillac Senior High School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School demonstrates that schools in the 49601 zip code can excel, and the insights from this analysis can help guide efforts to support and uplift all the schools in the area.
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