Best Schools in Alger, MI
Alger, MI has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,879 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Alger meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alger, MI
The top high schools in Alger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 694 Students
2. Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Ogemaw Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
4. Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 321 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alger, MI
The top middle schools in Alger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surline Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alger, MI
The top elementary schools in Alger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Standishsterling Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 636 Students
2. Surline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
3. Beaverton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
4. Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
5. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Standish-sterling Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alger, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alger, MI has a total population of 2,115 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alger, 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 Alger, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alger, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alger, 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 Alger, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alger, MI
How many schools are in Alger, MI?
Alger, MI has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,879 students in total.
How do schools in Alger perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Alger score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Alger meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alger?
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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