Best Schools in 49024, MI
49024, MI has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,873 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 49024 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49024, MI
The top high schools in 49024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1420 Students
2. Schoolcraft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 499 Students
3. Portage Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
4. Loy Norrix High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
5. Portage Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49024, MI
The top middle schools in 49024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Portage Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
3. Portage North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
4. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49024, MI
The top elementary schools in 49024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moorsbridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
2. Winchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
3. Lake Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
4. 12th Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
5. Amberly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
6. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
7. Schoolcraft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 335 Students
8. Haverhill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
9. Angling Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
10. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49024, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49024, MI has a total population of 30,360 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49024, 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 49024, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49024, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49024, 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 49024, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49024, MI
How many schools are in 49024, MI?
49024, MI has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,873 students in total.
How do schools in 49024 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 49024 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 49024 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49024?
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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