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Best Schools in 49512, MI
49512, MI has 28 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 10 elementary) serving 18,052 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 49512 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49512, MI
The top high schools in 49512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
2. Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
3. West Michigan Aviation Academy
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Projected Test Scores
West Michigan Aviation Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 605 Students
4. Caledonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
5. East Kentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2010 Students
6. Ottawa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49512, MI
The top middle schools in 49512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Northern Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
3. Central Woodlands 56 School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 453 Students
4. Duncan Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
5. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
6. Northern Trails 56 School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
7. Crestwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
8. Pinewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
9. 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 49512, MI
The top elementary schools in 49512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kettle Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 371 Students
2. Emmons Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 400 Students
3. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
4. Dutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
5. Thornapple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
6. Meadow Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 463 Students
7. Discovery Elementary
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 711 Students
8. Endeavor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 544 Students
9. Challenger Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
10. Sherwood Global Studies Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49512, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49512, MI has a total population of 18,896 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49512, 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 49512, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49512, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49512, 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 49512, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49512, MI
How many schools are in 49512, MI?
49512, MI has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 18,052 students in total.
How do schools in 49512 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 49512 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 49512 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49512?
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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