Best Schools in University Center, MI
University Center, MI has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,223 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in University Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Center, MI
The top high schools in University Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 885 Students
2. Bay City Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Center, MI
The top middle schools in University Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Center, MI
The top elementary schools in University Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 753 Students
2. Mackensen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students
4. Freeland Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Center, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Center, MI has a total population of 1,555 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Center, 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 University Center, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Center, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Center, 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 University Center, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Center, MI
How many schools are in University Center, MI?
University Center, MI has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,223 students in total.
How do schools in University Center perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in University Center score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in University Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Center?
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 University Center, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations