Best Schools in 49002, MI
49002, MI has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,152 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 49002 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49002, MI
The top high schools in 49002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1420 Students
2. Schoolcraft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 499 Students
3. Portage Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
4. Vicksburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
5. Loy Norrix High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
6. Comstock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49002, MI
The top middle schools in 49002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Vicksburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Portage North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
4. Milwood Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
5. Comstock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49002, MI
The top elementary schools in 49002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
3. Schoolcraft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 335 Students
4. Tobey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Haverhill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
6. Angling Road Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
7. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
8. Greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 101 Students
9. Milwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
10. Comstock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49002, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49002, MI has a total population of 19,423 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49002, 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 49002, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49002, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49002, 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 49002, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49002, MI
How many schools are in 49002, MI?
49002, MI has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,152 students in total.
How do schools in 49002 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 49002 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 49002 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49002?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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