Best High Schools in Ionia, MI

Ionia, MI has 11 high schools with 3,055 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ionia meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Douglas R Welch High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students

7. Michigan Reformatory

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

8. Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students

9. Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students

10. Handlon Correctional Facility

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ionia, MI

Ionia, MI has 4 middle schools with 1,891 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 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ionia don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Ionia, MI

Ionia, MI has 14 elementary schools with 2,825 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 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ionia underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Aa Rather School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students

4. Haynor School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Easton Township S/d #6 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 9 Students

5. North Levalley Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ionia Township S/d #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 14 Students

6. Rb Boyce Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students

7. Emerson School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

8. Twin Rivers Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students

9. Jefferson School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students

10. Coon School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Berlin Township S/d #3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 9 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ionia, MI

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

Community Factors

Ionia, MI has a total population of 20,370 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ionia, MI

7,892

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ionia, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

48.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

43.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ionia, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

781 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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