Belmont Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Belmont Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Belmont Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Belmont Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Belmont Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #384 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Belmont Elementary School is Northview High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chandler Woods Charter Academy (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belmont Chandler Woods Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 739 students10
1.3 miles
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000 1.3 PK-8 739 - Grand Rapids Highlands School Math: 46% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-6 | 470 students10
2.1 miles
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440 2.1 5-6 470 - Grand Rapids Northview High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,125 student10
2.1 miles
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857 2.1 9-12 1,125 - Comstock Park Pine Island Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 425 students10
2.3 miles
6101 Pine Island Dr Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 254-5500 2.3 3-5 425 - Grand Rapids Crossroads Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 501 students10
2.4 miles
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430 2.4 7-8 501
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