For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,442 students in 49315, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI are Byron Center West Middle School, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49315 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49315, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49315, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Center West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Gr: 6-9 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 84th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Gr: 3-7 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI include Byron Center West Middle School, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49315?
4 public middle schools are located in 49315.
What is the racial composition of students in 49315?
49315 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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