Best Schools in Spencer, MI
Spencer, MI has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,622 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Spencer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer, MI
The top high schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalkaska High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Forest Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer, MI
The top middle schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalkaska Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
2. Forest Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, MI
The top elementary schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birch Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
2. Fife Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer, MI has a total population of 736 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spencer, 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 Spencer, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, 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 Spencer, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer, MI
How many schools are in Spencer, MI?
Spencer, MI has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,622 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Spencer score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer?
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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