For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,357 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 (2025-26)
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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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