Best Schools in Valley Center, MI
Valley Center, MI has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,841 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Valley Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley Center, MI
The top high schools in Valley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yale Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
2. Croswelllexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. Brown City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown City Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Peck Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peck Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 197 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley Center, MI
The top middle schools in Valley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croswelllexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 553 Students
2. Yale Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley Center, MI
The top elementary schools in Valley Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. Frostick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Croswell-lexington Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
3. Peck Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peck Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
4. Brown City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley Center, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley Center, MI has a total population of 527 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley 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 Valley Center, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley Center, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley 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 Valley Center, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley Center, MI
How many schools are in Valley Center, MI?
Valley Center, MI has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,841 students in total.
How do schools in Valley Center perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Valley Center score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Valley Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley 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.
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