For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,345 students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Creston are City Middlehigh, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI include City Middlehigh, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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