Godwin Heights Middle School
Tel:
(616) 252-2070
Godwin Heights Middle School serves 627 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Godwin Heights Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Godwin Heights Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Godwin Heights Middle School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Godwin Heights Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Godwin Heights Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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 | #1948 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 8% |
| Black | 22% | 18% |
| White | 15% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Godwin Heights School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Godwin Heights Middle School is Godwin Heights Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Godwin Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 81 students
0.2 miles
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040 0.2 7-12 81 - Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 677 students
0.3 miles
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050 0.3 9-12 677 - Grand Rapids North Godwin Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 320 students
0.4 miles
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010 0.4 PK-4 320 - Grand Rapids Vista Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 744 students
0.9 miles
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920 0.9 K-8 744 - Wyoming West Godwin Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
1.1 miles
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030 1.1 PK-4 426
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