Best Schools in 49620, MI
49620, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,669 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 49620 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49620, MI
The top high schools in 49620, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
2. Kingsley Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49620, MI
The top middle schools in 49620, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
2. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Benzie Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49620, MI
The top elementary schools in 49620, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
3. Betsie Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49620, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49620, MI has a total population of 2,586 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49620, 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 49620, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49620, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49620, 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 49620, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49620, MI
How many schools are in 49620, MI?
49620, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,669 students in total.
How do schools in 49620 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 49620 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 49620 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49620?
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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