Best Schools in 49649, MI
49649, MI has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,843 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 49649 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49649, MI
The top high schools in 49649, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
3. Manton Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
4. Forest Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49649, MI
The top middle schools in 49649, 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. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
3. Manton Consolidated Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
4. Forest Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49649, MI
The top elementary schools in 49649, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manton Consolidated Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students
2. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
3. Blair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Fife Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students
5. St Mary- Hannah Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary- Hannah Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49649, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49649, MI has a total population of 7,014 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49649, 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 49649, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49649, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49649, 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 49649, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49649, MI
How many schools are in 49649, MI?
49649, MI has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,843 students in total.
How do schools in 49649 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 49649 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 49649 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49649?
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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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations