For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 617 students in 49348, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in 49348, MI is Wayland Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 49348 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49348, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49348, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayland Union Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 617 students
49348, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49348, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49348, MI include Wayland Union Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49348?
1 public middle schools are located in 49348.
What is the racial composition of students in 49348?
49348 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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