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Best Schools in 49021, MI
49021, MI has 21 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,371 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 49021 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49021, MI
The top high schools in 49021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
2. Hastings High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
3. Olivet High School
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Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
4. Pennfield Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 653 Students
5. Charlotte Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 698 Students
6. Bellevue Jrsr High School
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Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
7. Maple Valley Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49021, MI
The top middle schools in 49021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Olivet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 443 Students
3. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
4. Charlotte Upper Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 573 Students
5. Pennfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49021, MI
The top elementary schools in 49021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walters Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
3. Fern Persons Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Olivet Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 374 Students
4. Parkview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 319 Students
5. Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 469 Students
6. Maplewood School
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Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 276 Students
7. Bellevue Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
8. North Pennfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 199 Students
9. Fuller Street Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49021, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49021, MI has a total population of 6,232 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49021, 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 49021, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49021, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49021, 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 49021, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49021, MI
How many schools are in 49021, MI?
49021, MI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,371 students in total.
How do schools in 49021 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 49021 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 49021 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49021?
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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