Best Schools in 49279, MI
49279, MI has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,314 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 49279 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49279, MI
The top high schools in 49279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sand Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sand Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Morenci Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morenci Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 289 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49279, MI
The top elementary schools in 49279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruth Mcgregor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sand Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
2. Morenci Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morenci Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49279, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49279, MI has a total population of 985 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49279, 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 49279, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49279, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49279, 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 49279, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49279, MI
How many schools are in 49279, MI?
49279, MI has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,314 students in total.
How do schools in 49279 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 49279 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 49279 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49279?
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: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations