Best Schools in 49309, MI
49309, MI has 14 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,290 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 49309 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49309, MI
The top high schools in 49309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
2. Hesperia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
3. White Cloud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Cloud Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
4. Baldwin Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49309, MI
The top middle schools in 49309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Rapids Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 646 Students
2. Reed City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students
3. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
4. David C Outwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
5. White Cloud Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Cloud Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49309, MI
The top elementary schools in 49309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Cloud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Cloud Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
2. Patricia St Clair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
3. Baldwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
4. Big Jackson Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Jackson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49309, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49309, MI has a total population of 1,882 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49309, 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 49309, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49309, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49309, 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 49309, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49309, MI
How many schools are in 49309, MI?
49309, MI has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,290 students in total.
How do schools in 49309 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 49309 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 49309 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49309?
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: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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