Top Rankings
Godwin Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,995 students in Godwin Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Godwin Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,995 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Godwin Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#652 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,162 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
9%
# Black Students
427 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
224 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
11%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
141
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,920 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,823
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,920
$17,559
Best Godwin Heights School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
West Godwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Grades: K-2
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
North Godwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grades: 3-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Godwin Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,995 students.
What is the rank of Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District is ranked #644 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Godwin Heights School District?
58% of Godwin Heights School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Godwin Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,920 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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