Best High Schools in Alden, MI

Alden, MI has 4 high schools with 1,265 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alden score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alden meet expectations.

1. Elk Rapids High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

2. Kalkaska High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

3. Bellaire Middlehigh School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students

4. Mancelona High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alden, MI

Alden, MI has 3 middle schools with 805 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alden score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alden exceed expectations.

1. Cherryland Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

2. Mancelona Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students

3. Kalkaska Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alden, MI

Alden, MI has 4 elementary schools with 891 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alden score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alden underperform expectations.

1. Birch Street Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 354 Students

2. Mancelona Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students

3. John R Rodger Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 113 Students

4. Rapid City Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alden, MI

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

Community Factors

Alden, MI has a total population of 1,524 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alden, MI

2,961

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alden, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alden, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

569 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations