Best High Schools in Ionia County, MI

Ionia County, MI has 19 high schools with 10,712 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 Ionia County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ionia County don't meet expectations.

1. Lowell Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students

2. Greenville Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1106 Students

3. Portland High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students

4. Grand Ledge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students

5. Lakewood High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students

6. Ionia High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students

7. Saranac Jrsr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students

8. Central Montcalm Middle High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Montcalm Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students

9. Belding High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students

10. Carson Citycrystal High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ionia County, MI

Ionia County, MI has 10 middle schools with 5,305 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 Ionia County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ionia County don't meet expectations.

1. Lowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

2. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students

3. Lakewood Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students

4. Hastings Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

5. Portland Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

6. Greenville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 799 Students

7. Ionia Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students

8. Belding Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students

9. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ionia County, MI

Ionia County, MI has 27 elementary schools with 7,149 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 Ionia County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ionia County don't meet expectations.

1. Murray Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

2. Alto Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

3. Pewamowestphalia Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students

4. Waldron Elementary And Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fowler Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students

5. Baldwin Heights School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

6. Lakewood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students

7. Westwood Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 405 Students

8. Saranac Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students

9. Tc Holbrook Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students

10. Carson City Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ionia County, MI

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

Community Factors

Ionia County, MI has a total population of 66,804 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ionia County, MI

23,287

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ionia County, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

22.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ionia County, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

906 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kent County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clinton County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Eaton County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gratiot County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ingham County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Allegan County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ottawa County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Shiawassee County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations