Northern Hills Middle School

3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 546 students in grades 7-8, Northern Hills Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northern Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Northern Hills Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern Hills Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Hills Middle School is 0.47, 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)
#116 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
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64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
6%
18%
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White
72%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Hills Middle School's ranking?
Northern Hills Middle School is ranked #116 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Northern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Trails 56 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Northern Hills Middle School?
546 students attend Northern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Northern Hills Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Hills Middle School?
Northern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern Hills Middle School offer ?
Northern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Hills Middle School part of?
Northern Hills Middle School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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