Wealthy School
Tel:
(616) 235-7550
- Wealthy School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wealthy School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Wealthy School places among the top 20% of public schools 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 5%)
School Overview
- Wealthy School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wealthy School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wealthy School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #82 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wealthy School is East Grand Rapids High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,010 student
0.3 miles
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555 0.3 9-12 1,010 - Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 664 students
0.7 miles
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551 0.7 6-8 664 - Grand Rapids Campus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
0.8 miles
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535 0.8 PK-5 346 - Grand Rapids Ecse Center At Campus Special Education School
Grades: PK-K
0.8 miles
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2367 0.8 PK-K n/a - Grand Rapids Lakeside School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
0.8 miles
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553 0.8 PK-5 432
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