Best Schools in Waters, MI
Waters, MI has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,344 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Waters don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waters, MI
The top high schools in Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
2. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waters, MI
The top middle schools in Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaylord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Gaylord Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students
3. Grayling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waters, MI
The top elementary schools in Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Maple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 425 Students
2. Grayling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
3. North Ohio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waters, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waters, MI has a total population of 553 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waters, 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 Waters, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waters, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waters, 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 Waters, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waters, MI
How many schools are in Waters, MI?
Waters, MI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,344 students in total.
How do schools in Waters perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Waters score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Waters don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waters?
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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