Newcomers Community School

1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Bottom 50%
Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Newcomers Community 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newcomers Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Newcomers Community School's student population of 77 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Newcomers Community School is 0.36, 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)
(12-13)
≤20%
41%
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(12-13)
≤20%
65%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newcomers Community 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 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
77%
9%
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Black
23%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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≥50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newcomers Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers Community School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Newcomers Community School?
77 students attend Newcomers Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newcomers Community School students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomers Community School?
Newcomers Community School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newcomers Community School offer ?
Newcomers Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomers Community School part of?
Newcomers Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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