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Best Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,213 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in Madison Area meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
The top high schools in Madison Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 466 Students
2. Ottawa Hills High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
The top middle schools in Madison Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
The top elementary schools in Madison Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gerald R Ford Academic Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 230 Students
2. Dickinson Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 244 Students
3. Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 296 Students
4. Campus Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI has a total population of 3,003 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, 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 Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison Area, Grand Rapids, 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 Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
How many schools are in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI?
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,213 students in total.
How do schools in Madison Area perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Madison Area score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in Madison Area meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison Area?
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.
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