Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing's student population of 62 students has grown by 785% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2626 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing's ranking?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is ranked #2626 out of 2,925 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
62 students attend Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offer ?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing part of?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is part of Kent ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing located?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is located in the Northview Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Northview Heights.
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