Best Schools in 49461, MI
49461, MI has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,088 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 49461 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49461, MI
The top high schools in 49461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
2. Montague High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
3. Reethspuffer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1177 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49461, MI
The top middle schools in 49461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
3. Reethspuffer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
4. Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49461, MI
The top elementary schools in 49461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall Ealy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 401 Students
2. Twin Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 212 Students
3. Oehrli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 465 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeths-puffer Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 411 Students
5. Shoreline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall District Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 446 Students
6. Montague Area Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montague Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49461, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49461, MI has a total population of 9,222 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49461, 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 49461, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49461, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49461, 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 49461, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49461, MI
How many schools are in 49461, MI?
49461, MI has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,088 students in total.
How do schools in 49461 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 49461 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 49461 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49461?
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: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations