Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Tel:
(616) 459-0330
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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.
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's student population of 262 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is ranked within the top 30% 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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 0.60, 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 | #716 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 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 | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 17% | 18% |
| White | 60% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is Nextech High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stocking Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Nextech High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 148 students
0.2 miles
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992 0.2 9-12 148 - Grand Rapids Stocking Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
0.3 miles
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130 0.3 PK-5 281 - Grand Rapids Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2,925 students
0.4 miles
678 Front Avenue Nw Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 309-1600 0.4 K-12 2,925 - Grand Rapids Sibley School Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.7 miles
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100 0.7 PK-5 303 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Public Museum School Grades: 6-8 | 181 students
0.8 miles
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2104 0.8 6-8 181
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