Best High Schools in 48917, MI

High schools
5
Students
5,904
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 48917, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Grand Ledge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students

2. Holt Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students

3. Waverly Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1000 Students

4. Insight School Of Michigan

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Insight School Of Michigan • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students

5. Jw Sexton High School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students

Best Middle Schools in 48917, MI

Middle schools
7
Students
3,924
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 48917, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students

2. Leon W Hayes Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 774 Students

3. Holt Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 781 Students

4. Washington Woods Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 371 Students

5. Waverly Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students

6. East Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 428 Students

7. Sheridan Road

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 48917, MI

Elementary schools
10
Students
3,586
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 48917, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Willow Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 494 Students

2. Delta Center Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 501 Students

3. Lewton School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

4. Windemere Park Charter Academy

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Windemere Park Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 630 Students

5. Elmwood Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 375 Students

6. Dimondale Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students

7. Winans Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 384 Students

8. Willow School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

9. Our Savior Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Savior Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students

10. Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 192 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 48917, MI

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

Community Factors

48917, MI has a total population of 32,651 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 48917, MI

13,814

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48917, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48917, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48917, MI.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,392 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 48917, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 48917, MI

How many schools are in 48917, MI?

48917, MI has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,814 students in total.

How do schools in 48917 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 48917 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 48917 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48917?

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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48915, MI

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48906, MI

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48910, MI

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
48911, MI

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48837, MI

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48912, MI

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
48821, MI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
48825, MI

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations