Summary:
The 48640 zip code area is home to 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spread across two school districts - Midland Public Schools and Bullock Creek School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with standouts like HH Dow High School and Jefferson Middle School leading the way.
The HH Dow High School is the highest-ranked school in the area, ranking 25th out of 743 Michigan high schools and receiving a 5-star rating. It boasts strong academic performance, with 63.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 77% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Similarly, Jefferson Middle School is highly ranked, coming in at 34th out of 897 Michigan middle schools and receiving a 5-star rating, with impressive test scores in English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals a concerning divide between the traditional public schools and the charter schools in the area. The charter high schools, Academic and Career Education Academy and Windover High School, have significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores compared to the traditional public high schools. This highlights the importance of closely examining school-level performance, even within the same district, to ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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