Best High Schools in 48309, MI

High schools
9
Students
7,988
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 48309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Van Hoosen Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 864 Students

2. Rochester Adams High School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1534 Students

3. West Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students

4. Reuther Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 655 Students

5. Rochester High School

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1690 Students

6. Diploma And Careers Institute

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students

7. Avondale High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students

8. Pontiac High School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontiac City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students

9. Meadows School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 12 • 13 Students

Best Middle Schools in 48309, MI

Middle schools
3
Students
1,636
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 48309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Avondale Gifted And Talented Education

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 277 Students

2. Avondale Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students

3. Pontiac Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pontiac City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 48309, MI

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,982
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 48309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Musson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

2. Long Meadow Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students

3. University Hills Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students

4. Meadow Brook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

5. Hamlin Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

6. Deerfield Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students

7. Woodland Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

8. Rogers School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontiac City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students

9. Auburn Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students

10. Herrington School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontiac City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 287 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 48309, MI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

48309, MI has a total population of 31,541 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 48309, MI

13,906

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48309, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48309, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48309, MI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,389 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 48309, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 48309, MI

How many schools are in 48309, MI?

48309, MI has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,906 students in total.

How do schools in 48309 perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in 48309 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 48309 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48309?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 48309, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

48326, MI

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48307, MI

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48306, MI

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
48098, MI

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48342, MI

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48304, MI

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48340, MI

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48085, MI

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48359, MI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48316, MI

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations