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Best Schools in 49505, MI
49505, MI has 22 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,692 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 49505 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49505, MI
The top high schools in 49505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City Middlehigh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Eastern High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
3. Kenowa Hills High School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
4. Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 466 Students
5. Wellspring Preparatory High School
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Wellspring Preparatory High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
6. Innovation Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 523 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49505, MI
The top middle schools in 49505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
2. Center For Economicology
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 59 Students
3. Kenowa Hills Middle School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
4. Riverside Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49505, MI
The top elementary schools in 49505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
2. North Park Montessori Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 376 Students
3. Congress Elementary
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
4. Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
5. Aberdeen Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
6. Palmer School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
7. Harrison Park Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
8. Kent Hills Elementary
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
9. Isj Academy Pk-8
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Isj Academy Pk-8 • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students
10. All Saints Academy
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All Saints Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 344 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49505, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49505, MI has a total population of 31,422 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49505, 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 49505, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49505, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49505, 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 49505, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49505, MI
How many schools are in 49505, MI?
49505, MI has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,692 students in total.
How do schools in 49505 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 49505 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 49505 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49505?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations