History & science museum with exhibits on 3 floors, plus a 1928 carousel, theater & planetarium.
Serving 169 students in grades 6-8, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
25%
18%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School's ranking?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School is ranked #1726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School?
169 students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School offer ?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School part of?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School located?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School is located in the SWAN neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in SWAN.
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