Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#504 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
36%
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60-64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
14%
9%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
66%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's ranking?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is ranked #504 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
274 students attend Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center offer ?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center part of?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is part of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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