Best Schools in Elwell, MI
Elwell, MI has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,467 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Elwell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elwell, MI
The top high schools in Elwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
2. Alma Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elwell, MI
The top middle schools in Elwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Donald L Pavlik Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elwell, MI
The top elementary schools in Elwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
2. Pine Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 294 Students
3. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 268 Students
4. Luce Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elwell, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elwell, MI has a total population of 1,298 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elwell, 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 Elwell, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elwell, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elwell, 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 Elwell, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elwell, MI
How many schools are in Elwell, MI?
Elwell, MI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,467 students in total.
How do schools in Elwell perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Elwell score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Elwell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elwell?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Elwell, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations