Best Schools in 48209, MI
48209, MI has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,631 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 48209 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48209, MI
The top high schools in 48209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Way Academy Vernor Site
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
W-a-y Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 105 Students
2. Cesar Chavez High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cesar Chavez Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
3. Western International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48209, MI
The top middle schools in 48209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clippert Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Cesar Chavez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cesar Chavez Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48209, MI
The top elementary schools in 48209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maybury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
2. Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
3. Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 400 Students
4. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
5. Harms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
6. Earhart Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 910 Students
7. Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cesar Chavez Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 2 • 451 Students
8. Holy Redeemer Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Redeemer Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48209, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48209, MI has a total population of 27,137 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48209, 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 48209, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48209, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48209, 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 48209, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48209, MI
How many schools are in 48209, MI?
48209, MI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,631 students in total.
How do schools in 48209 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 48209 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 48209 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48209?
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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