Best High Schools in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

High schools
5
Students
3,729
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. City Middlehigh

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 908 Students

2. Northview High School

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

3. Comstock Park High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students

4. Kenowa Hills High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students

5. Wellspring Preparatory High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wellspring Preparatory High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

Best Middle Schools in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

Middle schools
6
Students
2,137
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Center For Economicology

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 59 Students

2. Crossroads Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 404 Students

3. Highlands School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 412 Students

4. Kenowa Hills Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

5. Mill Creek Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students

6. Riverside Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

Elementary schools
12
Students
3,494
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Park Montessori Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 376 Students

2. West Oakview Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 255 Students

3. Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students

4. Pine Island Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students

5. East Oakview Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 375 Students

6. Aberdeen Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students

7. Palmer School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students

8. Kent Hills Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students

9. Isj Academy Pk-8

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Isj Academy Pk-8 • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students

10. All Saints Academy Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

All Saints Academy Middle School • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 88 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

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

Community Factors

Creston, Grand Rapids, MI has a total population of 24,729 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

9,360

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Creston, Grand Rapids, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

20.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

14.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,107 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Creston, Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

How many schools are in Creston, Grand Rapids, MI?

Creston, Grand Rapids, MI has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,360 students in total.

How do schools in Creston perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in Creston score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Creston meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Creston?

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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