Best Schools in 49048, MI
49048, MI has 35 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,000 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 49048 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49048, MI
The top high schools in 49048, 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. Gull Lake High School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
3. Portage Northern High School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
4. Loy Norrix High School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
5. Climaxscotts High School
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Climax-scotts Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students
6. Galesburgaugusta High School
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Galesburg-augusta Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
7. Kalamazoo Central High School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
8. Comstock High School
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Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
9. Parchment High School
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Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 434 Students
10. Youth Center School
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Kalamazoo Resa • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49048, MI
The top middle schools in 49048, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Gull Lake Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
3. Portage North Middle School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
4. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
5. Linden Grove Middle School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
6. Galesburgaugusta Middle School
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Galesburg-augusta Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
7. Milwood Magnet School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
8. Parchment Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
9. Hillside Middle School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
10. Comstock Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49048, MI
The top elementary schools in 49048, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 260 Students
2. Lake Center Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
4. Central Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
5. Climaxscotts Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax-scotts Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
6. Galesburgaugusta Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Galesburg-augusta Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 327 Students
7. Parchment Central Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 292 Students
8. Northeastern Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
9. Edison Environmental Science Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
10. Comstock Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49048, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49048, MI has a total population of 25,097 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49048, 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 49048, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49048, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49048, 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 49048, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49048, MI
How many schools are in 49048, MI?
49048, MI has 35 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,000 students in total.
How do schools in 49048 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 49048 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 49048 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49048?
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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