Best Schools in 48642, MI
48642, MI has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,049 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 48642 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48642, MI
The top high schools in 48642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hh Dow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1268 Students
2. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1156 Students
3. Bay City Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
4. Meridian Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48642, MI
The top middle schools in 48642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Northeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
3. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
4. Meridian Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48642, MI
The top elementary schools in 48642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Siebert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
2. Woodcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
3. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
4. Auburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
5. Central Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
6. Plymouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
7. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 543 Students
8. Chestnut Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
9. Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48642, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48642, MI has a total population of 33,620 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48642, 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 48642, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48642, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48642, 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 48642, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48642, MI
How many schools are in 48642, MI?
48642, MI has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,049 students in total.
How do schools in 48642 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 48642 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 48642 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48642?
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: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations