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Best Schools in Sparta, MI
Sparta, MI has 17 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,781 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Sparta exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sparta, MI
The top high schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1819 Students
2. Cedar Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
3. Sparta Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students
4. Kent City Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sparta, MI
The top middle schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Rockford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
2. Cedar View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 455 Students
3. Sparta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
4. Red Hawk Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
5. Kent City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
6. Cedar Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparta, MI
The top elementary schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockford Spanish Immersion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
2. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
3. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students
4. Appleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 513 Students
5. Kent City Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
6. Cedar Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students
7. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sparta, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sparta, MI has a total population of 14,108 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sparta, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sparta, MI
How many schools are in Sparta, MI?
Sparta, MI has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,781 students in total.
How do schools in Sparta perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Sparta score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Sparta exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sparta?
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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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Sparta
3 of 4 schools in Sparta carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Sparta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.