Best Schools in 49079, MI
49079, MI has 26 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,699 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 49079 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49079, MI
The top high schools in 49079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mattawan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
2. Gobles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gobles Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Paw Paw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
4. Bangor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Decatur Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
6. Lawton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 289 Students
7. Lawrence Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
8. Bloomingdale Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomingdale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 569 Students
9. Communitybased Transition Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren Isd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49079, MI
The top middle schools in 49079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mattawan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Lawton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
3. Paw Paw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
4. Bangor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49079, MI
The top elementary schools in 49079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mattawan Later Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students
2. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. Lawton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
4. Gobles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gobles Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
5. Paw Paw Later Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 462 Students
6. Bloomingdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomingdale Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
7. Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 207 Students
8. South Walnut Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 335 Students
9. Mattawan Early Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 744 Students
10. Paw Paw Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49079, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49079, MI has a total population of 13,789 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49079, 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 49079, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49079, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49079, 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 49079, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49079, MI
How many schools are in 49079, MI?
49079, MI has 26 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,699 students in total.
How do schools in 49079 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 49079 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 49079 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49079?
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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