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Best Schools in 49506, MI
49506, MI has 26 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,004 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 49506 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49506, MI
The top high schools in 49506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Grand Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
2. Northern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
3. Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 466 Students
4. Innovation Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 523 Students
5. Ottawa Hills High School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
6. Ottawa High Transition
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49506, MI
The top middle schools in 49506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
2. East Grand Rapids Middle School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Northern Trails 56 School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
4. Alger Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49506, MI
The top elementary schools in 49506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
2. Breton Downs School
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Projected Test Scores
East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Wealthy School
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Projected Test Scores
East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
4. Collins Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
5. Congress Elementary
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
6. Sherwood Global Studies Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
7. Mulick Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
8. Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 296 Students
9. Campus Elementary
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
10. Eastside Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Eastside Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49506, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49506, MI has a total population of 33,037 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49506, 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 49506, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49506, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49506, 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 49506, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49506, MI
How many schools are in 49506, MI?
49506, MI has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,004 students in total.
How do schools in 49506 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 49506 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 49506 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49506?
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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