Best High Schools in 48655, MI

High schools
5
Students
1,766
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 48655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hemlock High School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

2. Chesaning Union High School

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students

3. Swan Valley High School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students

4. St Charles Community Middlehigh School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students

5. Merrill High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students

Best Middle Schools in 48655, MI

Middle schools
4
Students
1,405
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 48655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Swan Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students

2. Hemlock Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students

3. Chesaning Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 557 Students

4. Merrill Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 48655, MI

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,289
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 48655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Robert B Havens Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

2. Big Rock Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 417 Students

3. Kc Ling Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 351 Students

4. St Charles Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students

5. Merrill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

6. Shields Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students

7. Hemlock Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 48655, MI

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

Community Factors

48655, MI has a total population of 5,996 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 48655, MI

5,541

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48655, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48655, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48655, MI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

924 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 48655, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 48655, MI

How many schools are in 48655, MI?

48655, MI has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,541 students in total.

How do schools in 48655 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 48655 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 48655 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48655?

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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