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Best Schools in 49038, MI
49038, MI has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,230 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 49038 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49038, MI
The top high schools in 49038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watervliet Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. Coloma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Covert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
4. 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 49038, MI
The top middle schools in 49038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watervliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Coloma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
3. Covert Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
4. 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 49038, MI
The top elementary schools in 49038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagar Township S/d #6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
2. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 317 Students
3. Coloma Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 153 Students
4. Coloma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 378 Students
5. Covert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students
6. Fair Plain East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 169 Students
7. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 287 Students
8. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 359 Students
9. Discovery Enrichment Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49038, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49038, MI has a total population of 8,914 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49038, 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 49038, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49038, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49038, 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 49038, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49038, MI
How many schools are in 49038, MI?
49038, MI has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,230 students in total.
How do schools in 49038 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 49038 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 49038 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49038?
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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