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Best Schools in 49342, MI
49342, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,268 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 49342 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49342, MI
The top high schools in 49342, 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. Chippewa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
3. Morley Stanwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49342, MI
The top middle schools in 49342, 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. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
3. Morley Stanwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49342, MI
The top elementary schools in 49342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
2. Mecosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
3. Barryton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
4. Morley Stanwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49342, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49342, MI has a total population of 1,642 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49342, 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 49342, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49342, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49342, 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 49342, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49342, MI
How many schools are in 49342, MI?
49342, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,268 students in total.
How do schools in 49342 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 49342 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 49342 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49342?
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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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations