Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Kenowa Hills 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenowa Hills Middle School serves the entire district of Grand Rapids, MI, encompassing an attendance area of 47 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenowa Hills Middle School's student population of 634 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
634 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day.
School Rankings
Kenowa Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenowa Hills Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1622 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenowa Hills Middle School's ranking?
Kenowa Hills Middle School is ranked #1622 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kenowa Hills Middle School often compared to?
Kenowa Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Charter Academy, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Middle School?
634 students attend Kenowa Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kenowa Hills Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills Middle School?
Kenowa Hills Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kenowa Hills Middle School offer ?
Kenowa Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenowa Hills Middle School part of?
Kenowa Hills Middle School is part of Kenowa Hills School District.
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