For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 738 students in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in SECA are Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI include Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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