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Best Schools in 49029, MI
49029, MI has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,276 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 49029 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49029, MI
The top high schools in 49029, 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. Harper Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
3. Athens Juniorsenor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
4. Union City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49029, MI
The top middle schools in 49029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
2. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
3. Harper Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49029, MI
The top elementary schools in 49029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hughes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
2. East Leroy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
3. Sonoma Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
4. Union City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49029, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49029, MI has a total population of 1,686 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49029, 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 49029, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49029, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49029, 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 49029, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49029, MI
How many schools are in 49029, MI?
49029, MI has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,276 students in total.
How do schools in 49029 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 49029 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 49029 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49029?
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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations