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Gerald R. Ford Middle School (Closed 2014)

851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Gerald R. Ford Middle School serves 266 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving was 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving 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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Gerald R. Ford Middle School
6	84
7	88
8	94

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Total Students

266 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School
2023	266
2022	266
2021	266
2020	266
2019	266
2018	266
2017	266
2016	266
2015	266
2013	266
2012	285
2011	258
2010	304
2009	361
2008	470
2007	364
2006	765

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Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School
2023	27
2022	27
2021	27
2020	27
2019	27
2018	27
2017	27
2016	27
2015	27
2013	27
2012	23
2011	21
2010	25
2009	29
2008	29
2007	28
2006	37

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School Rankings

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State Level (MI)

(12-13)

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2013	3%	41%	22%
2012	2%	37%	19%
2011	41%	80%	66%
2010	37%	78%	64%

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(12-13)

24%

65%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2013	24%	65%	47%
2012	18%	64%	43%
2011	41%	80%	64%
2010	53%	82%	67%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	10:1	17:1	16:1
2022	10:1	17:1	15:1
2021	10:1	17:1	15:1
2020	10:1	18:1	14:1
2019	10:1	18:1	14:1
2018	10:1	18:1	14:1
2017	10:1	18:1	14:1
2016	10:1	18:1	14:1
2015	10:1	18:1	14:1
2013	10:1	18:1	15:1
2012	13:1	18:1	16:1
2011	12:1	18:1	15:1
2010	12:1	18:1	16:1
2009	12:1	18:1	14:1
2008	16:1	18:1	14:1
2007	13:1	19:1	17:1
2006	21:1	18:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2011)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2011	2%	1%	2%
2009	3%	1%	4%
2006	2%	1%	3%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	1%	3%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2007	3%	3%	3%
2006	2%	2%	3%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	12%	9%	33%
2022	12%	9%	33%
2021	12%	8%	33%
2020	12%	8%	33%
2019	12%	8%	33%
2018	12%	8%	32%
2017	12%	8%	32%
2016	12%	7%	32%
2015	12%	7%	32%
2013	13%	6%	36%
2012	7%	6%	34%
2011	7%	6%	33%
2010	13%	5%	19%
2009	12%	5%	30%
2008	11%	5%	29%
2007	10%	4%	30%
2006	11%	4%	29%

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Black

78%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	78%	18%	39%
2022	78%	18%	40%
2021	78%	18%	40%
2020	78%	18%	40%
2019	78%	18%	40%
2018	79%	18%	43%
2017	79%	18%	43%
2016	79%	18%	43%
2015	79%	18%	37%
2013	78%	18%	36%
2012	82%	19%	37%
2011	78%	19%	38%
2010	79%	20%	42%
2009	82%	20%	41%
2008	86%	20%	42%
2007	85%	20%	43%
2006	82%	20%	43%

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White

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	5%	64%	20%
2022	5%	64%	20%
2021	5%	65%	19%
2020	5%	66%	19%
2019	5%	66%	19%
2018	5%	66%	19%
2017	5%	66%	19%
2016	5%	67%	19%
2015	5%	68%	20%
2013	5%	69%	20%
2012	5%	69%	20%
2011	9%	70%	20%
2010	5%	70%	22%
2009	3%	71%	22%
2008	3%	71%	22%
2007	2%	71%	21%
2006	3%	73%	22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	4%	5%	5%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	4%	5%	6%
2020	4%	4%	6%
2019	4%	4%	6%
2018	4%	4%	5%
2017	4%	4%	5%
2016	4%	3%	5%
2015	4%	3%	7%
2013	4%	2%	6%
2012	6%	2%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.38

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	0.38	0.55	0.69
2022	0.38	0.55	0.69
2021	0.38	0.54	0.69
2020	0.38	0.53	0.70
2019	0.38	0.53	0.70
2018	0.36	0.53	0.68
2017	0.36	0.53	0.68
2016	0.36	0.52	0.68
2015	0.36	0.50	0.65
2013	0.38	0.49	0.71
2012	0.32	0.49	0.71
2011	0.38	0.48	0.71
2010	0.39	0.47	0.58
2009	0.33	0.46	0.65
2008	0.29	0.46	0.65
2007	0.29	0.46	0.65
2006	0.33	0.43	0.66

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Eligible for

94%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	94%	49%	75%
2022	94%	47%	77%
2021	94%	46%	77%
2020	94%	45%	73%
2019	94%	45%	73%
2018	93%	40%	74%
2017	93%	40%	74%
2016	93%	40%	74%
2015	93%	41%	77%
2013	94%	42%	79%
2012	98%	42%	82%
2011	95%	41%	82%
2010	94%	40%	81%
2009	94%	35%	80%
2008	92%	31%	77%
2007	94%	30%	77%
2006	90%	30%	73%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Gerald R. Ford Middle School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	1%	4%	5%
2022	1%	4%	6%
2021	1%	4%	7%
2020	1%	5%	5%
2019	1%	5%	5%
2018	1%	6%	5%
2017	1%	6%	5%
2016	1%	6%	5%
2015	1%	6%	5%
2013	1%	6%	3%
2012	1%	5%	3%
2011	2%	5%	4%
2010	2%	6%	5%
2009	3%	7%	6%
2008	4%	7%	7%
2007	3%	6%	6%
2006	9%	7%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Source: 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.

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