For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,644 students in 49508, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49508, MI are Pinewood Middle School, Valleywood Middle School and New Branches Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public Middle Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Valleywood Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3662 Poinsettia Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49508, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49508, MI include Pinewood Middle School, Valleywood Middle School and New Branches Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49508, MI?
3 public middle schools are located in 49508, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508, MI?
49508, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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