Best Schools in 49344, MI
49344, MI has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,855 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 49344 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49344, MI
The top high schools in 49344, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
2. Deltonkellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
3. Wayland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
4. Martin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49344, MI
The top middle schools in 49344, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayland Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Plainwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
3. Deltonkellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49344, MI
The top elementary schools in 49344, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 401 Students
2. Gilkey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
3. Robert D Brandon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
4. Rj Steeby School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 272 Students
5. Delton Kellogg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
6. Bessie B Baker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland Union Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49344, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49344, MI has a total population of 3,855 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49344, 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 49344, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49344, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49344, 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 49344, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49344, MI
How many schools are in 49344, MI?
49344, MI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,855 students in total.
How do schools in 49344 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 49344 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 49344 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49344?
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: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations