Best Schools in 48897, MI
48897, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,207 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 48897 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48897, MI
The top high schools in 48897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
2. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
3. 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 48897, MI
The top middle schools in 48897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48897, MI
The top elementary schools in 48897, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
3. Maplewood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 276 Students
4. Lakewood Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 172 Students
5. 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 48897, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48897, MI has a total population of 1,521 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48897, 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 48897, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48897, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48897, 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 48897, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48897, MI
How many schools are in 48897, MI?
48897, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,207 students in total.
How do schools in 48897 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 48897 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 48897 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48897?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations