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Best Schools in 48661, MI
48661, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,757 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 48661 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48661, MI
The top high schools in 48661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
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Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Ogemaw Heights High School
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West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
3. Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
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Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 321 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48661, MI
The top middle schools in 48661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surline Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48661, MI
The top elementary schools in 48661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rose City School
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Actual Test Scores
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West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
2. Surline Elementary School
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West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
3. Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary
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Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
4. St Joseph Elementary School
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St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48661, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48661, MI has a total population of 10,495 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48661, 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 48661, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48661, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48661, 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 48661, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48661, MI
How many schools are in 48661, MI?
48661, MI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,757 students in total.
How do schools in 48661 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 48661 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 48661 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48661?
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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