Best Schools in 48179, MI
48179, MI has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,499 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 48179 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48179, MI
The top high schools in 48179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oscar A Carlson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibraltar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1165 Students
2. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
3. Airport Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48179, MI
The top middle schools in 48179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Wagar 78 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
3. Shumate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibraltar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
4. Wagar 56 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48179, MI
The top elementary schools in 48179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibraltar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Chapman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibraltar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
3. Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 265 Students
4. Fred W Ritter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
5. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 261 Students
6. Sodt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Schools (monroe) • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48179, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48179, MI has a total population of 3,294 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48179, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48179, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48179, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48179, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 48179, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48179, MI
How many schools are in 48179, MI?
48179, MI has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,499 students in total.
How do schools in 48179 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 48179 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 48179 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48179?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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