Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Tel:
(616)459-0330
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's student population of 259 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1333 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 18% |
| White | 59% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is Nexus Academy Of Grand Rapids (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 Nexus Academy Of Grand Rapids Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 177 students
0.2 miles
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)458-4992 0.2 9-12 177 - Grand Rapids Stocking Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 290 students
0.3 miles
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3130 0.3 K-5 290 - Grand Rapids Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2788 students
0.4 miles
678 Front Avenue Nw Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)309-1600 0.4 K-12 2788 - Grand Rapids Sibley School Grades: K-5 | 341 students
0.7 miles
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3100 0.7 K-5 341 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Public Museum School Grades: 6-8 | 120 students
0.8 miles
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2104 0.8 6-8 120
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