Best Schools in 49905, MI
49905, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,697 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 49905 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49905, MI
The top high schools in 49905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. Jeffers High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
3. Hancock Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49905, MI
The top middle schools in 49905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houghton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49905, MI
The top elementary schools in 49905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Range Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 212 Students
2. Houghton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton-portage Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
3. Eb Holman Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stanton Township Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students
4. Barkell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49905, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49905, MI has a total population of 2,079 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49905, 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 49905, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49905, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49905, 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 49905, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49905, MI
How many schools are in 49905, MI?
49905, MI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,697 students in total.
How do schools in 49905 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 49905 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 49905 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49905?
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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