Summary:
Zip code 48837 in Grand Ledge, MI, is home to two middle schools—Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (grades 7-8) and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (grades 5-6)—both part of the highly rated Grand Ledge Public Schools district, which ranks in the 78th percentile statewide.
For parents, the standout is Kenneth T Beagle Middle School, which earns a 4-star rating and posts exceptional results in humanities: 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency hits 71% (20.7 points above the state) and 8th-grade PSAT English Language Arts reaches 77% (12.2 points above). Its 8th-grade Science score of 54.1% is also 14.9 points above the state average. However, math is a clear weak spot—8th-grade PSAT Math sits at just 43.2%, creating a 33.8-point gap versus ELA. Meanwhile, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School serves as a strong foundation, with 5th graders outperforming 6th graders in ELA (56% vs. 49.3%) and posting a 54.9% Science proficiency (14.9 points above state). Both schools share a "humanities vs. STEM" gap, with math scores only marginally above state averages, while science is a hidden gem across the board.
Demographically, both schools serve relatively affluent populations (only 24-26% free/reduced lunch), yet chronic absenteeism runs at 22-23%—better than the state's 27.9% but still meaning roughly 1 in 4.5 students misses significant school time. A notable concern is volatility: Beagle saw 7th-grade Math drop 11.7 points year-over-year (45.5% to 33.8%), while Hayes improved 6th-grade Math by 7.1 points. Impressively, school scores nearly mirror district averages, indicating exceptional instructional consistency. With per-student spending of $12,174-$12,758, these schools deliver results 10-20 points above state norms in most subjects, making them efficient, high-performing options—though parents should watch math support and attendance trends.
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