Summary:
The 49546 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all of which are either public or public charter schools. The schools are spread across two different districts - Forest Hills Public Schools and Grand Rapids Public Schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with Central High School and Pine Ridge Elementary School standing out as the top performers.
Central High School is the top-ranked school in the data set, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 6th out of 743 Michigan high schools. It boasts exceptional test scores, a 98.5% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 1.0% dropout rate. Among the elementary schools, Pine Ridge Elementary and Meadow Brook Elementary are the standouts, earning 5-star ratings and ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Michigan.
The schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools district consistently outperform the state averages on assessments, while the lone Grand Rapids Public Schools school, Ridgemoor Park Montessori, lags behind. The data also reveals a wide range of student demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds across the schools, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from under 9% to over 89%. Overall, the 49546 zip code area offers a mix of high-quality and lower-performing schools, highlighting the need for continued investment and support to ensure all students have access to a strong education.
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