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Best Schools in 49022, MI
49022, MI has 28 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 8,894 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 49022 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49022, MI
The top high schools in 49022, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students
2. Watervliet Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Union High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Coloma High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
5. Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
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Projected Test Scores
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Benton Harbor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49022, MI
The top middle schools in 49022, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
2. Watervliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Dowagiac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Coloma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
5. Fair Plain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49022, MI
The top elementary schools in 49022, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Riverside School
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Projected Test Scores
Hagar Township S/d #6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
3. Sister Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
4. North Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 317 Students
5. Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
6. Coloma Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 153 Students
7. Coloma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 378 Students
8. Countryside Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Countryside Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
9. Fair Plain East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 169 Students
10. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49022, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49022, MI has a total population of 30,189 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49022, 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 49022, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49022, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49022, 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 49022, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49022, MI
How many schools are in 49022, MI?
49022, MI has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 8,894 students in total.
How do schools in 49022 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 49022 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 49022 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49022?
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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations