Top Rankings
Jenison Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,105 students in Jenison Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jenison Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
5,105 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jenison Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
337 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
88 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
4,242 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
325 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
480
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
371
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
372
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
391
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
424
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
431
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,749 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,652
$18,267
Spending / Student
$14,749
$17,461
Best Jenison Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenison International Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
El Puente Spanish Immersion
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6531
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6531
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Bauerwood School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1443 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Rosewood School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2370 Tyler St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Pinewood School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Chippewa St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Jenison High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2140 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,488 students
Rank: #77.
Jenison Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8295 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: #88.
Sandy Hill School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1990 Baldwin St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #1010.
Bursley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1195 Port Sheldon St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Grades: PK-K
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenison Public Schools School District?
Jenison Public Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,105 students.
What is the rank of Jenison Public Schools School District?
Jenison Public Schools School District is ranked #44 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenison Public Schools School District?
83% of Jenison Public Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenison Public Schools School District?
Jenison Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jenison Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,749 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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