Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gerald R Ford Academic Center's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald R Ford Academic Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2863 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald R Ford Academic Center's ranking?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is ranked #2863 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gerald R Ford Academic Center often compared to?
Gerald R Ford Academic Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wealthy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
289 students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gerald R Ford Academic Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald R Ford Academic Center offer ?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald R Ford Academic Center part of?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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