Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Gerald R. Ford Middle School 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)3%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
78%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Middle School?
266 students attend Gerald R. Ford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gerald R. Ford Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald R. Ford Middle School?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald R. Ford Middle School offer ?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gerald R. Ford Middle School part of?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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