Serving 56 students in grades 6-9, Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
37%
18%
White
54%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School?
56 students attend Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School?
Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School offer ?
Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School part of?
Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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