Best High Schools in Kent City, MI

Kent City, MI has 6 high schools with 3,221 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 Kent City score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kent City meet expectations.

1. Cedar Springs High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students

2. Sparta Senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students

3. Tri County Senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students

4. Kent City High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 416 Students

5. Kent City Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kent City, MI

Kent City, MI has 4 middle schools with 1,704 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 Kent City score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kent City don't meet expectations.

1. Cedar Springs Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students

2. Sparta Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students

3. Grant Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students

4. Kent City Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kent City, MI

Kent City, MI has 4 elementary schools with 1,761 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 Kent City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kent City meet expectations.

1. Beach Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students

2. Appleview Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 513 Students

3. Kent City Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

4. Grant Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grant Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kent City, MI

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

Community Factors

Kent City, MI has a total population of 5,328 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kent City, MI

6,686

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kent City, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent City, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

865 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations