Summary:
Zip code 49333, encompassing the Middleville area, is served by a single public high school, Thornapple Kellogg High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Thornapple Kellogg School District.
Thornapple Kellogg High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding Michigan state averages across nearly all academic subjects. In the most recent testing, 11th graders scored 62.6% proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing versus the state's 52.1%, and 31.7% in SAT Math versus 26.5% statewide. The school also excels in student engagement and well-being, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.0% compared to the state's 27.9%, and a dropout rate of 2.0% versus the state's 7.1%. Its graduation rate of 86.0% edges out the state average of 84.0%. The school's district ranking has shown a strong "V-shaped" recovery, jumping from the 58th percentile in 2024-2025 back to the 78th percentile in 2025-2026, nearly matching its 2023-2024 performance.
While the school outperforms state averages in every subject, a clear internal challenge exists in mathematics, where proficiency rates (31.7% on SAT Math) lag significantly behind English Language Arts (62.6% on SAT EBRW). This mirrors a national trend but remains a key area for instructional focus. Encouragingly, the school demonstrated remarkable year-over-year growth in 11th-grade M-Step Social Studies, jumping from 34.1% to 49.0% proficiency, suggesting successful curriculum changes. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1 and per-student spending of $14,383, the school appears to utilize its resources effectively, achieving above-average results while maintaining strong attendance and a supportive environment for its 982 students.
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