Best Schools in 49203, MI
49203, MI has 27 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,904 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 49203 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49203, MI
The top high schools in 49203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 846 Students
2. Napoleon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
3. Michigan Center Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan Center School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 580 Students
4. Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
5. East Jackson Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jackson Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 364 Students
6. Vandercook Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandercook Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49203, MI
The top middle schools in 49203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Napoleon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
3. Middle School At Parkside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 766 Students
4. Fourth Street Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49203, MI
The top elementary schools in 49203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Sharp Park Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
3. Paragon Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paragon Charter Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
4. Ezra Eby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
5. Dibble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
6. Keicher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan Center School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 402 Students
7. East Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jackson Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
8. Townsend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandercook Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
9. John R Lewis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
10. Cascades Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49203, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49203, MI has a total population of 36,990 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49203, 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 49203, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49203, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49203, 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 49203, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49203, MI
How many schools are in 49203, MI?
49203, MI has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,904 students in total.
How do schools in 49203 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 49203 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 49203 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49203?
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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