Best Schools in 48846, MI
48846, MI has 35 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 9,953 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 48846 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48846, MI
The top high schools in 48846, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saranac Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
2. Portland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
3. Lakewood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
4. Ionia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
5. Carson Citycrystal High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
6. Belding High School
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Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
7. Handlon Correctional Facility
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Projected Test Scores
Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
8. Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
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Projected Test Scores
Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students
9. Michigan Reformatory
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Projected Test Scores
Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
10. Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
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Projected Test Scores
Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48846, MI
The top middle schools in 48846, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Ionia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
4. Belding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
5. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48846, MI
The top elementary schools in 48846, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
3. Aa Rather School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
4. Saranac Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
5. Westwood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 405 Students
6. Woodview Elementary School
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Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
7. Emerson School
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Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
8. Twin Rivers Elementary School
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Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
9. Jefferson School
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Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
10. Rb Boyce Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48846, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48846, MI has a total population of 22,656 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48846, 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 48846, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48846, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48846, 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 48846, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48846, MI
How many schools are in 48846, MI?
48846, MI has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 9,953 students in total.
How do schools in 48846 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 48846 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 48846 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48846?
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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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