Best High Schools in 49017, MI

High schools
8
Students
4,421
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 49017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gull Lake High School

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students

2. Hastings High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students

3. Deltonkellogg High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students

4. Pennfield Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 653 Students

5. Bellevue Jrsr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students

6. West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students

7. Battle Creek Central High School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students

8. Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 157 Students

Best Middle Schools in 49017, MI

Middle schools
8
Students
2,757
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 49017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gull Lake Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students

2. Hastings Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

3. Deltonkellogg Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students

4. Pennfield Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 446 Students

5. West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 33 Students

6. Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students

7. Springfield Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students

8. Northwestern Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 49017, MI

Elementary schools
14
Students
4,146
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 49017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students

2. Star Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students

3. Delton Kellogg Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students

4. Pennfield Dunlap Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 469 Students

5. Fremont International Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

6. Bellevue Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students

7. Ann J Kellogg School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 226 Students

8. Verona Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 222 Students

9. Kellogg Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 276 Students

10. Pennfield Purdy School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 219 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 49017, MI

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

Community Factors

49017, MI has a total population of 20,895 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 49017, MI

11,744

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49017, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49017, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49017, MI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,521 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 49017, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 49017, MI

How many schools are in 49017, MI?

49017, MI has 33 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,744 students in total.

How do schools in 49017 perform on state tests?

On average, 33 schools in 49017 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 49017 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49017?

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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