Top Rankings
Godwin Heights Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,010 students in Godwin Heights 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 Godwin Heights Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,010 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Godwin Heights 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#661 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,125 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
9%
# Black Students
450 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
236 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
12%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
155
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,697 in this school district is less 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 $16,794 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,697
$18,267
Spending / Student
$16,794
$17,461
Best Godwin Heights Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
West Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Grades: PK-2
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Godwin Heights Public Schools School District?
Godwin Heights Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,010 students.
What is the rank of Godwin Heights Public Schools School District?
Godwin Heights Public Schools School District is ranked #654 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Godwin Heights Public Schools School District?
56% of Godwin Heights Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Godwin Heights Public Schools School District?
Godwin Heights 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 Godwin Heights Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,794 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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