Best Schools in Alden, MI
Alden, MI has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,324 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Alden exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alden, MI
The top high schools in Alden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalkaska High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Bellaire Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
3. Mancelona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alden, MI
The top middle schools in Alden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mancelona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
2. Kalkaska Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alden, MI
The top elementary schools in Alden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John R Rodger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
2. Mancelona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
3. Birch Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
4. Rapid City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Alden, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Alden, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alden, MI
How many schools are in Alden, MI?
Alden, MI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,324 students in total.
How do schools in Alden perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Alden score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Alden exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alden?
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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