Best Schools in 48609, MI
48609, MI has 25 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,397 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 48609 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48609, MI
The top high schools in 48609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saginaw School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 885 Students
3. Hemlock High School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. Swan Valley High School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
5. St Charles Community Middlehigh School
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St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
6. Heritage High School
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Saginaw Township Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1396 Students
7. Bridgeport High School
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Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
8. Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48609, MI
The top middle schools in 48609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swan Valley Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
2. Hemlock Middle School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students
3. White Pine Middle School
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Saginaw Township Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 940 Students
4. Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
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Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48609, MI
The top elementary schools in 48609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeland Elementary School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 753 Students
2. Robert B Havens Elem School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
3. Kc Ling Elementary School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 351 Students
4. St Charles Elementary School
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St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
5. Martin G Atkins Elementary School
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Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 346 Students
6. Freeland Learning Center
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 348 Students
7. Shields Elementary School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
8. Hemlock Elementary School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 106 Students
9. Westdale Elementary School
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Saginaw Township Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
10. Thomas White School
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Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48609, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48609, MI has a total population of 12,118 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48609, 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 48609, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48609, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48609, 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 48609, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48609, MI
How many schools are in 48609, MI?
48609, MI has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,397 students in total.
How do schools in 48609 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 48609 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 48609 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48609?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations