Best High Schools in South Boardman, MI

High schools
4
Students
2,374
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in South Boardman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elk Rapids High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

2. Central High School

A

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students

3. Kalkaska High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

4. Forest Area High School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Boardman, MI

Middle schools
4
Students
1,559
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in South Boardman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cherryland Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

2. East Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students

3. Kalkaska Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

4. Forest Area Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Boardman, MI

Elementary schools
4
Students
966
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in South Boardman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Courtade Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

2. Birch Street Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

3. Fife Lake Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students

4. Mill Creek Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Boardman, MI

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

Community Factors

South Boardman, MI has a total population of 2,298 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Boardman, MI

4,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Boardman, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Boardman, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

137 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in South Boardman, MI

How many schools are in South Boardman, MI?

South Boardman, MI has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,899 students in total.

How do schools in South Boardman perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in South Boardman score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in South Boardman meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Boardman?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Boardman, MI

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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations