Best High Schools in 48881, MI

High schools
5
Students
3,358
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 48881, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lowell Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students

2. Saranac Jrsr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students

3. Lakewood High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students

4. Ionia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students

5. Belding High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students

Best Middle Schools in 48881, MI

Middle schools
4
Students
2,247
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 48881, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lowell Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

2. Ionia Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students

3. Lakewood Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students

4. Belding Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 48881, MI

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,874
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 48881, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cherry Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 468 Students

2. Lakewood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students

3. Saranac Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students

4. Woodview Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students

5. Rb Boyce Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

6. Bushnell Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 276 Students

7. Lakewood Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 172 Students

8. Ellis Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 48881, MI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

48881, MI has a total population of 5,394 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 48881, MI

8,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48881, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48881, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48881, MI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,008 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 48881, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 48881, MI

How many schools are in 48881, MI?

48881, MI has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,479 students in total.

How do schools in 48881 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 48881 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 48881 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48881?

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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