Top Rankings
East Grand Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,938 students in East Grand Rapids School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Grand Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in East Grand Rapids School District are East Grand Rapids High School, Lakeside School and East Grand Rapids Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. East Grand Rapids School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,938 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
East Grand Rapids School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
65 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,448 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
218 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
213
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,772
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,065
$17,559
Best East Grand Rapids School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Wealthy School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1961 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Breton Downs School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,938 students.
What is the rank of East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District is ranked #11 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Grand Rapids School District?
83% of East Grand Rapids School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Grand Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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