John Ball Park Zoo School

1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 59 students in grades 6, John Ball Park Zoo School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Ball Park Zoo School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

John Ball Park Zoo School's student population of 59 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

John Ball Park Zoo School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ball Park Zoo School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#384 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-59%
34%
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60-69%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Ball Park Zoo School's ranking?
John Ball Park Zoo School is ranked #384 out of 3,069 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John Ball Park Zoo School?
59 students attend John Ball Park Zoo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Ball Park Zoo School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ball Park Zoo School?
John Ball Park Zoo School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Ball Park Zoo School offer ?
John Ball Park Zoo School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ball Park Zoo School part of?
John Ball Park Zoo School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is John Ball Park Zoo School located?
John Ball Park Zoo School is located in the John Ball Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.

School Reviews

5   8/12/2018
amazing school with lots of hands-on activity! =^.^=
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Carly Curtis

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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