Jenison School District

8375 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428-9230
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Jenison 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,124 students in Jenison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jenison School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Jenison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 851 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#44 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jenison   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jenison   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.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jenison   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.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jenison   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.
98%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jenison   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
554 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
82 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
4,067 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
346 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
462
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
370
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
425
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
382
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
377
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
402
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,694 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jenison   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
$75 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jenison   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
$15,593
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jenison   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
$14,694
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jenison   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 Jenison School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Puente Spanish Immersion
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6531
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Bauerwood School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1443 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Rosewood School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2370 Tyler St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Pinewood School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2405 Chippewa St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Jenison High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2140 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #77.
Sandy Hill School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1990 Baldwin St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Jenison Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8295 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #99.
Bursley School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1195 Port Sheldon St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jenison School District?
Jenison School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Jenison School District?
Jenison School District is ranked #42 out of 851 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenison School District?
79% of Jenison School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenison School District?
Jenison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jenison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,694 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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