Best Schools in 49442, MI
49442, MI has 30 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,974 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 49442 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49442, MI
The top high schools in 49442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruitport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
2. Reethspuffer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1177 Students
3. Oakridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
4. Oakridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 283 Students
5. Orchard View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard View Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
6. Muskegon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
7. Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lighthouse Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 19 Students
8. Oakridge Fusion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
9. Orchard View Community Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard View Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students
10. Muskegon Covenant Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Covenant Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49442, MI
The top middle schools in 49442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruitport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
2. Reethspuffer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
3. Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 524 Students
4. Orchard View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard View Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 447 Students
5. Muskegon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49442, MI
The top elementary schools in 49442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitport Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
2. Reethspuffer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 603 Students
3. Oakridge Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 557 Students
4. Oakridge Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 421 Students
5. Timberland Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timberland Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 623 Students
6. Three Oaks Public School Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Oaks Public School Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
7. Marquette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
8. Oakview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
9. Muskegon Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muskegon Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
10. Orchard View Early Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orchard View Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49442, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49442, MI has a total population of 42,204 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49442, 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 49442, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49442, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49442, 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 49442, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49442, MI
How many schools are in 49442, MI?
49442, MI has 30 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,974 students in total.
How do schools in 49442 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 49442 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 49442 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49442?
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: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations