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Best Schools in Mecosta, MI
Mecosta, MI has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,468 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Mecosta greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mecosta, MI
The top high schools in Mecosta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
2. Chippewa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mecosta, MI
The top middle schools in Mecosta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
2. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mecosta, MI
The top elementary schools in Mecosta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
2. Mecosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
3. Barryton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mecosta, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mecosta, MI has a total population of 2,719 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mecosta, 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 Mecosta, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mecosta, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mecosta, 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 Mecosta, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mecosta, MI
How many schools are in Mecosta, MI?
Mecosta, MI has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,468 students in total.
How do schools in Mecosta perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Mecosta score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Mecosta greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mecosta?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mecosta
1 of 1 schools in Mecosta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Mecosta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.