Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49021

The two schools located in the 49021 zip code, Bellevue Elementary School and Bellevue JrSr High School, serve students from the Bellevue Community Schools district. While the high school appears to be the stronger performer, both schools face academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Bellevue JrSr High School stands out as the higher-performing school, with a statewide ranking of 324 out of 743 Michigan high schools, a 90.6% graduation rate, and a 6.2% dropout rate, all of which are better than state averages. In contrast, Bellevue Elementary School has a concerning academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across most grade levels and subject areas on the M-STEP assessments.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (66.56% at the elementary school and 56.78% at the high school). This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. The similar per-student spending levels between the two schools, despite the differences in academic performance, raise questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need to ensure funding is directed towards effective, evidence-based strategies to support student learning.