Best High Schools in 49643, MI

High schools
2
Students
1,857
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 49643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students

2. Benzie Central Sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students

Best Middle Schools in 49643, MI

Middle schools
2
Students
1,345
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 49643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students

2. Benzie Central Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 49643, MI

Elementary schools
3
Students
884
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 49643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westwoods Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

2. Lake Ann Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

3. Silver Lake Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 49643, MI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

49643, MI has a total population of 7,426 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 49643, MI

5,121

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49643, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49643, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49643, MI.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

987 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 49643, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 49643, MI

How many schools are in 49643, MI?

49643, MI has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,121 students in total.

How do schools in 49643 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 49643 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 49643 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49643?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 49643, MI

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  • Projected: 48%
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  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 52%
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  • Projected: 47%
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
49617, MI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
49683, MI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
49640, MI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
49666, MI

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
49696, MI

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations