Best Schools in 48861, MI
48861, MI has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,878 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 48861 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48861, MI
The top high schools in 48861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Ledge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
4. Charlotte Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 698 Students
5. Maple Valley Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48861, MI
The top middle schools in 48861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 774 Students
3. Portland Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
4. Charlotte Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 573 Students
5. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48861, MI
The top elementary schools in 48861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
2. Tc Holbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
3. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 405 Students
4. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 232 Students
5. Maplewood School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 276 Students
6. Oakwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students
7. Lakewood Early Childhood Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 172 Students
8. Galewood Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 208 Students
9. Fuller Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48861, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48861, MI has a total population of 1,495 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48861, 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 48861, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48861, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48861, 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 48861, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48861, MI
How many schools are in 48861, MI?
48861, MI has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,878 students in total.
How do schools in 48861 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 48861 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 48861 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48861?
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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- Projected: 41%
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