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6.6 avg / 10

Godwin Heights Public Schools School District

School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Students: 1,993
Teachers (FTE): 117

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,893

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#159 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,893

+$2,310 vs Michigan median

District size

1,993 students

Larger than Michigan median

About Godwin Heights Public Schools

Godwin Heights Public Schools is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,993 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $16,893 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Godwin Heights Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Godwin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Godwin Heights Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 18.8% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.8%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Grand Rapids
Total Enrollment
1,993
Teachers (FTE)
117
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Godwin Heights Public Schools?

Godwin Heights Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Godwin Heights Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Godwin Heights Public Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Godwin Heights Public Schools?

Godwin Heights Public Schools spends $16,893 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Godwin Heights Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Godwin Heights Public Schools is 17:1.

What is the top-rated school in Godwin Heights Public Schools?

West Godwin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Godwin Heights Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Godwin Heights Public Schools?

Across schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Godwin Heights Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?

Godwin Heights Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
18.8%
ELA Proficiency
31.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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