Top Rankings
Grosse Pointe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,421 students in Grosse Pointe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grosse Pointe School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Grosse Pointe School District are George Defer Elementary School, Lewis Maire Elementary School and Richard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Grosse Pointe School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,421 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Grosse Pointe School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
942 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
15%
18%
# White Students
4,777 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
331 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
573
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
451
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
456
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
424
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
415
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
452
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
441
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
551
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
594
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
609
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
24
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,782 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,987 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,782
$18,370
Spending / Student
$22,987
$17,559
Best Grosse Pointe School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Defer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4000
Grades: K-4
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Maire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Grosse Pointe South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #55.
Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Brownell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
Pierce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 529 students
Rank: #88.
Kerby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
Rank: #99.
Grosse Pointe North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1010.
John Monteith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grades: K-4
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Parcells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grades: 5-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1212.
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,421 students.
What is the rank of Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District is ranked #60 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe School District?
74% of Grosse Pointe School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grosse Pointe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,987 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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