Best Schools in 49004, MI
49004, MI has 24 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,920 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 49004 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49004, MI
The top high schools in 49004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gull Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Plainwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
3. Kalamazoo Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
4. Comstock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
5. Parchment High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 434 Students
6. Parchment Innovation Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 99 Students
7. Youth Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Resa • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49004, MI
The top middle schools in 49004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gull Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
2. Plainwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
3. Parchment Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
4. Hillside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 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 49004, MI
The top elementary schools in 49004, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northglade Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
2. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
3. Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
4. Gilkey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. Cooper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Parchment North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 242 Students
7. Parchment Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 292 Students
8. Northeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
9. Comstock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
10. Spring Valley Center For Exploration
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49004, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49004, MI has a total population of 16,593 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49004, 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 49004, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49004, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49004, 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 49004, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49004, MI
How many schools are in 49004, MI?
49004, MI has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,920 students in total.
How do schools in 49004 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 49004 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 49004 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49004?
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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