Best Schools in 49120, MI
49120, MI has 34 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,025 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 49120 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49120, MI
The top high schools in 49120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
2. Buchanan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 522 Students
3. Berrien Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
4. Niles Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
5. Way Niles
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 126 Students
6. Brandywine Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Brandywine Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
8. Niles Cedar Lane
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
9. Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
10. Cassopolis Alternative Ed
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassopolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49120, MI
The top middle schools in 49120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 331 Students
3. Ring Lardner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
4. Berrien Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
5. Brandywine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 191 Students
6. Cassopolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassopolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49120, MI
The top elementary schools in 49120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside Connections School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
2. Edwardsburg Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 404 Students
3. Eagle Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 349 Students
4. Moccasin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 360 Students
5. Howardellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
6. Sylvester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
7. Ballard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
8. Sam Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassopolis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
9. Brandywine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 354 Students
10. Edwardsburg Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsburg Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49120, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49120, MI has a total population of 37,397 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49120, 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 49120, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49120, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49120, 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 49120, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49120, MI
How many schools are in 49120, MI?
49120, MI has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,025 students in total.
How do schools in 49120 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 49120 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 49120 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49120?
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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations