For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,411 students in 49505, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI are City Middlehigh, Home Education Site and Aberdeen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49505, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
49505, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Lighthouse Academy Street Johns (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2355 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Gr: K-12
1400 Fuller Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
2420 Coit Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
St. John's Home School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
72355 Knapp Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Special Ed Interim Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students
1625 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Wellerwood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI include City Middlehigh, Home Education Site and Aberdeen Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49505?
4 public middle schools are located in 49505.
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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