For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 628 students in 49802, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49802, MI are Dickinsoniron Special Education and Kingsford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49802 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49802, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49802, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
49802, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49802, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49802, MI include Dickinsoniron Special Education and Kingsford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49802?
2 public middle schools are located in 49802.
What is the racial composition of students in 49802?
49802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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