For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,174 students in 49203, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49203, MI are Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Fourth Street Learning Center and Middle School At Parkside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49203 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49203, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49203, MI Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Middle School At Parkside
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Vandercook Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
49203, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
Mcculloch School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49203, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49203, MI include Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Fourth Street Learning Center and Middle School At Parkside.
How many public middle schools are located in 49203?
4 public middle schools are located in 49203.
What is the racial composition of students in 49203?
49203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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