Best Schools in 48509, MI
48509, MI has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,553 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 48509 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48509, MI
The top high schools in 48509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flex High Burton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flex High School Of Michigan • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
2. Kearsley Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsley Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
3. Bentley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentley Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Atherton Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atherton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 370 Students
5. Bentley High School Bold Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentley Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48509, MI
The top middle schools in 48509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bentley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentley Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
2. Armstrong Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsley Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48509, MI
The top elementary schools in 48509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kate Dowdall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsley Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
2. Barhitte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentley Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
3. Atherton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atherton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
4. Weston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearsley Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48509, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48509, MI has a total population of 9,600 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48509, 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 48509, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48509, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48509, 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 48509, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48509, MI
How many schools are in 48509, MI?
48509, MI has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,553 students in total.
How do schools in 48509 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 48509 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 48509 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48509?
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: 31%
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