Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49240


Summary:

The 49240 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: George Long Elementary School, Grass Lake High School, and Grass Lake Middle School. These schools, part of the Grass Lake Community Schools district, demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement.

George Long Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently exceeding state and district averages in M-STEP assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school boasts strong proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, suggesting effective teaching practices and curriculum. In contrast, Grass Lake Middle School lags behind the state average in several M-STEP assessments, particularly in Math, indicating a need for targeted interventions or curriculum improvements.

While Grass Lake High School performs above the state average in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT Mathematics, all three schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state's goal of 10% or less. Addressing attendance issues could be a priority for the district to improve overall student outcomes. Additionally, the schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial and ethnic diversity, suggesting an opportunity to promote greater inclusion within the school community.








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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.

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