Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 49316

The 49316 zip code area is home to two exceptional middle schools, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School and Duncan Lake Middle School, both part of the highly-ranked Caledonia Community Schools district.

Kraft Meadows Intermediate School and Duncan Lake Middle School are standout performers, consistently ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Michigan middle schools, respectively. Both schools significantly outperform state averages in M-Step and PSAT test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with Kraft Meadows 5th graders scoring 72.4% proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 44.4%, and Duncan Lake 8th graders scoring 83.7% proficient or better in PSAT ELA versus the state average of 65.3%. The schools also benefit from relatively small class sizes, with Kraft Meadows having a student-teacher ratio of 18.1 and Duncan Lake at 19.7.

While the schools have slightly higher than average chronic absenteeism rates at 29.5%, this is still relatively low compared to many other districts. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively affluent student population, with only 21.57% and 22.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kraft Meadows and Duncan Lake, respectively. The high per-student spending at both schools, well above the state average, likely contributes to their exceptional academic performance and the overall quality of education provided to students in this area.