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Best Schools in 49548, MI
49548, MI has 39 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 18 elementary) serving 20,247 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 49548 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49548, MI
The top high schools in 49548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Center High School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
2. Grand River Preparatory High School
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Grand River Preparatory High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students
3. East Kentwood High School
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2010 Students
4. Wyoming High School
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Wyoming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
5. Godwin Heights Senior High School
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Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
6. Kelloggsville High School
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Kelloggsville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
7. Godwin Heights Learning Center
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Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
8. Ottawa Hills High School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
9. Crossroads Alternative High School
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
10. 54th Street Academy
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Kelloggsville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49548, MI
The top middle schools in 49548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Center West Middle School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 673 Students
2. Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 702 Students
3. Pinewood Middle School
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
4. Godwin Heights Middle School
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Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 389 Students
5. Wyoming Junior High School
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Wyoming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
6. Valleywood Middle School
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
7. Kelloggsville Middle School
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Kelloggsville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
8. Wyoming Intermediate
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Wyoming Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
9. Alger Middle School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49548, MI
The top elementary schools in 49548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brown Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 583 Students
2. Marshall Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 523 Students
3. Countryside Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 589 Students
4. Southwood Elementary
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
5. Glenwood Elementary
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
6. Meadowlawn Elementary
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
7. Vista Charter Academy
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Vista Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 605 Students
8. Townline Elementary
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Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
9. Parkview Elementary School
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Wyoming Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 326 Students
10. Gladiola Elementary School
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Wyoming Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 292 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49548, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49548, MI has a total population of 34,612 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49548, 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 49548, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49548, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49548, 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 49548, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49548, MI
How many schools are in 49548, MI?
49548, MI has 39 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 20,247 students in total.
How do schools in 49548 perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in 49548 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 49548 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49548?
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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