For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,423 students in 49505, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI are City High Middle School, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49505, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI include City High Middle School, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49505?
3 public middle schools are located in 49505.
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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