Serving 61 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing's student population of 61 students has grown by 771% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 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 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #2407 out of 3,025 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
61 students attend Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offer ?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing part of?
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is part of Kent Independent 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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