Summary:
The 49420 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Hart High School, Spitler Elementary School, and Hart Middle School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a smaller White student population. However, the data reveals significant academic performance challenges across the schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects trailing the state averages.
Hart High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 88.4%, though still below the state average, and a concerning dropout rate of 9.4%, which is higher than the state average. The school also struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 42.2%, significantly above the state average. In contrast, Spitler Elementary School consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%. Hart Middle School shows some strengths in 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency, but struggles with Math proficiency across all grade levels.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.81% to 68.24%, suggest that these schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic and attendance challenges. Addressing attendance and engagement, as well as providing targeted support and resources for these students, could be beneficial in improving the overall performance of the schools in the 49420 zip code area, which is part of the Hart Public School District.
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