Best Schools in 49659, MI
49659, MI has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,692 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 49659 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49659, MI
The top high schools in 49659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Jordan Middlehigh School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jordan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Kalkaska High School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
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Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
4. Bellaire Middlehigh School
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Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
5. Mancelona High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49659, MI
The top middle schools in 49659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaylord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Mancelona Middle School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
3. Gaylord Intermediate School
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Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students
4. Kalkaska Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49659, MI
The top elementary schools in 49659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John R Rodger Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
2. East Jordan Elementary School
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East Jordan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students
3. Mancelona Elementary School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
4. Birch Street Elementary School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
5. North Ohio Elementary School
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Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students
6. Rapid City Elementary School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49659, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49659, MI has a total population of 6,527 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49659, 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 49659, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49659, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49659, 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 49659, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49659, MI
How many schools are in 49659, MI?
49659, MI has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,692 students in total.
How do schools in 49659 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 49659 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 49659 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49659?
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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