Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Public Schools 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 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 13,785 students in Grand Rapids Public Schools 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
51 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
13,785 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
881 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Grand Rapids Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#658 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
43 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
123 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,396 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
9%
# Black Students
4,389 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
32%
18%
# White Students
2,888 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
21%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
941 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,211
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,145
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,113
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,092
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,038
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,060
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,049
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,110
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,120
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,055
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,123
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
816
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
853
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,112 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,123 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$264 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$250 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,112
$18,267
Spending / Student
$18,123
$17,461
Best Grand Rapids Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blandford School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grades: 6
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 907 students
Rank: #33.
Center For Economicology
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 6
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
John Ball Park Zoo School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grades: 6
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Fulton St E, Sneden Hall 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Career Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #88.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #99.
Ottawa High Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 21 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1212.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1313.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #1515.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1616.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1717.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #1919.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #2020.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #2121.
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2222.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #2525.
East Leonard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #2626.
Innovation Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #2727.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #2828.
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 Rumsey St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2929.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #3030.
Sibley School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3131.
Newcomers Community School
Alternative School
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #3232.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ottawa Hills High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Palmer School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #3535.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
Grand Rapids Public Schools School District manages 51 public schools serving 13,785 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
Grand Rapids Public Schools School District is ranked #655 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
39% of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
Grand Rapids Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Rapids Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,123 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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