John Ball Park Zoo School
John Ball Park Zoo School serves 57 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John Ball Park Zoo School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
John Ball Park Zoo School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
John Ball Park Zoo School's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 57 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Ball Park Zoo School is ranked within the top 10% 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 John Ball Park Zoo School is 0.61, 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 | #278 out of 3119 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 56% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Ball Park Zoo School is Newcomers Community School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westwood Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sibley School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Sibley School Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.5 miles
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100 0.5 PK-5 303 - Grand Rapids Westwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
0.7 miles
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322 0.7 6-8 312 - Grand Rapids Newcomers Community School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
1.0 miles
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160 1.0 9-12 89 - Grand Rapids Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 983 students
1.0 miles
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160 1.0 9-12 983 - Grand Rapids Stocking Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
1.1 miles
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130 1.1 PK-5 281
School Reviews
| 5 amazing school with lots of hands-on activity! =^.^= - Posted by Student/Alumni - Carly Curtis |
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