Best High Schools in 49085, MI

High schools
3
Students
2,339
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 49085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St Joseph High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students

2. Lakeshore High School

A

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students

3. Benton Harbor High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

Best Middle Schools in 49085, MI

Middle schools
3
Students
1,564
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 49085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Upton Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students

2. Lakeshore Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

3. Fair Plain Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 49085, MI

Elementary schools
14
Students
3,704
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 49085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brown School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

2. Roosevelt Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

3. Clarke School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students

4. Hollywood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students

5. Lincoln School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

6. Stewart Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students

7. Fair Plain East Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 169 Students

8. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 287 Students

9. Christ Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Christ Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 57 Students

10. Grace Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Grace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 174 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 49085, MI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

49085, MI has a total population of 23,973 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 49085, MI

7,843

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49085, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49085, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49085, MI.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,630 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 49085, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 49085, MI

How many schools are in 49085, MI?

49085, MI has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 7,843 students in total.

How do schools in 49085 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 49085 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 49085 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49085?

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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