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Best Schools in 49685, MI
49685, MI has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,699 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 49685 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49685, MI
The top high schools in 49685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49685, MI
The top middle schools in 49685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49685, MI
The top elementary schools in 49685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 516 Students
2. Willow Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
3. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
4. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
5. Westwoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
6. Cherry Knoll Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
7. Silver Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
8. Long Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
9. Blair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49685, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49685, MI has a total population of 12,862 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49685, 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 49685, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49685, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49685, 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 49685, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49685, MI
How many schools are in 49685, MI?
49685, MI has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,699 students in total.
How do schools in 49685 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 49685 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 49685 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49685?
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: 47%
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- Projected: 48%
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