Wealthy School
Tel:
(616)235-7550
- Wealthy School serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Wealthy School's student population of 387 students has declined by 8% 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 Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wealthy School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wealthy School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #62 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is East Grand Rapids Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 1011 students
0.3 miles
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7555 0.3 9-12 1011 - Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
0.7 miles
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7551 0.7 6-8 699 - Grand Rapids Campus Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 386 students
0.8 miles
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)819-2535 0.8 K-5 386 - Grand Rapids Lakeside School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
0.8 miles
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7553 0.8 K-5 449 - Grand Rapids Community Transition Campus Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 56 students
0.9 miles
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)819-2710 0.9 6-12 56
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