Best Schools in 49316, MI
49316, MI has 23 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,365 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 49316 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49316, MI
The top high schools in 49316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
2. Thornapple Kellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
3. Wayland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
4. East Kentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2010 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49316, MI
The top middle schools in 49316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duncan Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
3. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
4. Wayland Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 649 Students
5. Pinewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49316, MI
The top elementary schools in 49316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kettle Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 371 Students
2. Caledonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 312 Students
3. Emmons Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 400 Students
4. Paris Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
5. Dutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
6. Dorr School
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Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
7. Explorer Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
8. Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 484 Students
9. Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 456 Students
10. Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49316, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49316, MI has a total population of 24,131 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49316, 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 49316, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49316, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49316, 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 49316, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49316, MI
How many schools are in 49316, MI?
49316, MI has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,365 students in total.
How do schools in 49316 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 49316 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 49316 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49316?
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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