For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in 49548, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI are Vista Charter Academy, Godwin Heights Middle School and Kelloggsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49548, MI include Vista Charter Academy, Godwin Heights Middle School and Kelloggsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49548?
4 public middle schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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