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Best Schools in 49301, MI
49301, MI has 35 public schools (8 high, 12 middle, 15 elementary) serving 21,178 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 49301 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49301, MI
The top high schools in 49301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
2. Rockford Hs Freshman Center
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 • 597 Students
3. Eastern High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
4. Northern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
5. Rockford High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1819 Students
6. Caledonia High School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
7. Lowell Senior High School
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Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
8. Northview High School
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Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49301, MI
The top middle schools in 49301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Goodwillie Environmental School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 104 Students
3. Northern Hills Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
4. Central Woodlands 56 School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 453 Students
5. Duncan Lake Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
6. East Rockford Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
7. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
8. Eastern Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
9. Northern Trails 56 School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
10. Lowell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49301, MI
The top elementary schools in 49301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knapp Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
2. Kettle Lake Elementary School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 371 Students
3. Ada Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
4. Crestwood Elementary School
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Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
5. Pine Ridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
6. Cannonsburg Elementary School
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Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 228 Students
7. Murray Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
8. Thornapple Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
9. Alto Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
10. Ada Vista Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49301, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49301, MI has a total population of 20,619 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49301, 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 49301, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49301, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49301, 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 49301, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49301, MI
How many schools are in 49301, MI?
49301, MI has 35 public schools: 8 high schools, 12 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 21,178 students in total.
How do schools in 49301 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 49301 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 49301 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49301?
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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