Best High Schools in 49855, MI

High schools
5
Students
2,015
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 49855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marquette Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 915 Students

2. Negaunee High School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students

3. Vandenboom Alternative High School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students

4. Gwinn Middlehigh School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinn Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 498 Students

5. Marquette Branch Prison

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in 49855, MI

Middle schools
2
Students
1,179
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 49855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Negaunee Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students

2. Bothwell Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 711 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 49855, MI

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,704
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 49855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sandy Knoll School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students

2. Superior Hills Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

3. Graveraet Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students

4. Lakeview School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 591 Students

5. Cherry Creek Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students

6. George D Gilbert Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinn Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students

7. Fr Marquette Catholic Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fr Marquette Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students

8. Autrainonota Public School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Autrain-onota Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 24 Students

9. Ki Sawyer Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Gwinn Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 243 Students

10. Powell Twp Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Powell Township Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 42 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 49855, MI

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

Community Factors

49855, MI has a total population of 32,791 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 49855, MI

6,112

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49855, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49855, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49855, MI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

945 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 49855, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 49855, MI

How many schools are in 49855, MI?

49855, MI has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,112 students in total.

How do schools in 49855 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 49855 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 49855 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49855?

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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