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Best Schools in 49111, MI
49111, MI has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,174 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 49111 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49111, MI
The top high schools in 49111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berrien Springs High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
2. Watervliet Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Union High School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Eau Claire High School
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Projected Test Scores
Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students
5. Benton Harbor High School
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
6. Way Eau Claire
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Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49111, MI
The top middle schools in 49111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watervliet Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Berrien Springs Middle School
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Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
3. Dowagiac Middle School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Eau Claire Middle School
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Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
5. Fair Plain Middle School
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49111, MI
The top elementary schools in 49111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sylvester Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
2. Sister Lakes Elementary School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
3. North Elementary School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 317 Students
4. Lybrook Elementary School
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Eau Claire Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
5. Fair Plain East Elementary
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 169 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 287 Students
7. Mars Elementary School
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Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 366 Students
8. South Elementary School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 359 Students
9. Discovery Enrichment Center
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49111, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49111, MI has a total population of 3,425 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49111, 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 49111, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49111, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49111, 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 49111, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49111, MI
How many schools are in 49111, MI?
49111, MI has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,174 students in total.
How do schools in 49111 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 49111 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 49111 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49111?
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: 23%
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