Best Schools in 49008, MI
49008, MI has 22 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,289 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 49008 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49008, MI
The top high schools in 49008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
2. Loy Norrix High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
3. Kalamazoo Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
4. Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
5. Phoenix Alternative High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
6. Transition Services
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49008, MI
The top middle schools in 49008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
2. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
3. Linden Grove Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
4. Milwood Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49008, MI
The top elementary schools in 49008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
2. Angling Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
4. Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
5. Paramount Charter Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Paramount Charter Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
6. Woodward School For Technology And Research
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
7. The Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Montessori School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 45 Students
8. Gagie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gagie School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students
9. Kazoo School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kazoo School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
10. Montessori Children's Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Children's Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49008, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49008, MI has a total population of 17,841 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49008, 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 49008, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49008, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49008, 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 49008, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49008, MI
How many schools are in 49008, MI?
49008, MI has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,289 students in total.
How do schools in 49008 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 49008 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 49008 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49008?
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: 35%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations