Best Schools in 48708, MI
48708, MI has 20 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,942 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 48708 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48708, MI
The top high schools in 48708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garber High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Bay City Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
3. Bay City Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
4. Bay City Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48708, MI
The top middle schools in 48708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
2. Cramer Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Handy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48708, MI
The top elementary schools in 48708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mackensen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Verellen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
3. Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. Kolb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
5. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
6. Macgregor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
7. Wr Bush Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essexville-hampton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 227 Students
8. Bethel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 95 Students
9. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 116 Students
10. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48708, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48708, MI has a total population of 25,841 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48708, 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 48708, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48708, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48708, 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 48708, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48708, MI
How many schools are in 48708, MI?
48708, MI has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,942 students in total.
How do schools in 48708 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 48708 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 48708 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48708?
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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