For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,297 students in 49456, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49456, MI are Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake Middle School and Walden Green Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49456 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49456, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49456, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Gr: 7-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17350 Hazel St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49456, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49456, MI include Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake Middle School and Walden Green Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in 49456?
4 public middle schools are located in 49456.
What is the racial composition of students in 49456?
49456 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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