Top Rankings
Northview School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,001 students in Northview School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Northview School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,001 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Northview School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
256 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
9%
18%
# White Students
2,139 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
71%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
280 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
211
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,089 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,100
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,089
$17,559
Best Northview School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
West Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Northview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grades: 7-8
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
East Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3940 Suburban Shores Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northview School District?
Northview School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,001 students.
What is the rank of Northview School District?
Northview School District is ranked #237 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northview School District?
71% of Northview School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northview School District?
Northview School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Northview School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,089 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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