Best High Schools in Lowell, MI

Lowell, MI has 5 high schools with 3,213 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 Lowell score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lowell don't meet expectations.

1. Northern High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Unity Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lowell, MI

Lowell, MI has 3 middle schools with 1,642 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 Lowell score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lowell meet expectations.

1. Northern Hills Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students

2. 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

3. 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 Lowell, MI

Lowell, MI has 8 elementary schools with 3,237 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 Lowell score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lowell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Collins Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students

2. 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

3. Meadow Brook Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 463 Students

4. 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

5. Cherry Creek Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 468 Students

6. 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

7. Bushnell Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 276 Students

8. Ellis Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belding Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 394 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lowell, MI

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

Community Factors

Lowell, MI has a total population of 15,978 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lowell, MI

8,092

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lowell, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lowell, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,549 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Lowell, MI

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Ada, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Elmdale, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Parnell, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Forest Hills, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Saranac, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McCords, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Alto, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cooks Corners, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clarksville, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bowne Center, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations