Top Rankings
Godwin Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,928 students in Godwin Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Godwin Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Godwin Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#638 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
60%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
22%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
10%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,039 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$41 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,852
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,039
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Godwin Heights School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Gr: 2-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,928 students.
What is the rank of Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District is ranked #635 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Godwin Heights School District?
60% of Godwin Heights School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Godwin Heights School District?
Godwin Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Godwin Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,039 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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