East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District

2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3111
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,889 students in East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District are East Grand Rapids Middle School, Breton Downs School and Lakeside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,889 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#9 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
67 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,406 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
225
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,039
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,287
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Grand Rapids Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Breton Downs School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside School
Math: 62% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
East Grand Rapids High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #55.
Wealthy School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1961 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Grades: K-5
| 424 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,889 students.
What is the rank of East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District is ranked #8 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
83% of East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District?
East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Grand Rapids Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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