Best Schools in 48879, MI
48879, MI has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,865 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 48879 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48879, MI
The top high schools in 48879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Fowler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
3. St Johns High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 892 Students
4. Ovidelsie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
5. Fulton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
6. Strive Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48879, MI
The top middle schools in 48879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Johns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
2. Ovidelsie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
3. Fulton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48879, MI
The top elementary schools in 48879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waldron Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 266 Students
2. Oakview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
3. Riley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
4. Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Eureka School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
6. Fulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
7. Ee Knight Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
8. St Peter Lutheran Church & School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter Lutheran Church & School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 41 Students
9. Gateway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
10. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48879, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48879, MI has a total population of 17,646 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48879, 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 48879, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48879, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48879, 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 48879, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48879, MI
How many schools are in 48879, MI?
48879, MI has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,865 students in total.
How do schools in 48879 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 48879 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 48879 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48879?
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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