Best Schools in Urbandale, MI
Urbandale, MI has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,089 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Urbandale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Urbandale, MI
The top high schools in Urbandale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
2. Harper Creek High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
3. Pennfield Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 653 Students
4. Bellevue Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Urbandale, MI
The top middle schools in Urbandale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
2. Harper Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 834 Students
3. Pennfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Urbandale, MI
The top elementary schools in Urbandale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walters Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Wattles Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
3. Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 469 Students
4. Bellevue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
5. Pennfield Purdy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennfield Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Urbandale, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Urbandale, MI has a total population of 1,520 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Urbandale, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Urbandale, MI
How many schools are in Urbandale, MI?
Urbandale, MI has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,089 students in total.
How do schools in Urbandale perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Urbandale score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Urbandale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Urbandale?
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: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations