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Best Schools in 48629, MI
48629, MI has 3 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,161 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 48629 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48629, MI
The top high schools in 48629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students
2. Houghton Lake Community Education
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48629, MI
The top elementary schools in 48629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Collins Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48629, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48629, MI has a total population of 7,487 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48629, 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 48629, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48629, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48629, 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 48629, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48629, MI
How many schools are in 48629, MI?
48629, MI has 3 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,161 students in total.
How do schools in 48629 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 48629 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 48629 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48629?
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: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations