For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,773 students in 49548, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI are Vista Charter Academy, Godwin Heights Middle School and Crossroads Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Kelloggsville Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6945 Madison Ave Se, 6945 Madi
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rocket Learning Lab (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI include Vista Charter Academy, Godwin Heights Middle School and Crossroads Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49548?
5 public middle schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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