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Grand Rapids School District

1331 Franklin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2634
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (616) 819-2000

Top Rankings

Grand Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 9,828 students in Grand Rapids School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Grand Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
51 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
13,657 Students
958,745 Students
# Teachers
785 Teachers
58,822 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Grand Rapids 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 81% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MI)
#665 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Grand Rapids School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Rapids School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Rapids School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grand Rapids School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Grand Rapids School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.57
# American Indian Students
43 Students
6,642 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
159 Students
34,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,387 Students
84,947 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
9%
# Black Students
4,207 Students
178,021 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
2,958 Students
600,854 Students
% White Students
22%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
806 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
897 Students
52,145 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,190
109,698
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,171
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,133
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,074
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,068
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,032
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,087
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,050
90,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,091
89,362
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,011
14,798
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,005
14,661
# Students in 11th Grade:
934
13,690
# Students in 12th Grade:
811
14,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,001

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,291 is higher 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 $18,293 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$264 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Grand Rapids School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$250 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Grand Rapids School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,291
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Grand Rapids School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,293
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Grand Rapids School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Rapids School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blandford School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grades: 6
| 60 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Center For Economicology
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 6
| 59 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John Ball Park Zoo School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grades: 6
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Congress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
North Park Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Rank: #1111.
Aberdeen Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #1212.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #1313.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mulick Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Palmer School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Shawmut Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: PK-6
| 635 students
Rank: #1818.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1919.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #2020.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 466 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sibley School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stocking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2424.
East Leonard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #2525.
Westwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #2626.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #2727.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #2828.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Grandville Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Dickinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Kent Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #3333.
Harrison Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #3434.
Alger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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