Grand Rapids Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
50
25 elem, 8 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,732
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
50
25 elem, 8 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,732
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#290 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,732
+$3,149 vs Michigan median
District size
13,802 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 50 schools. The district educates 13,802 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $17,732 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Grand Rapids Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Congress Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Grand Rapids Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 17.3% and ELA proficiency of 28.1%.
The district includes 25 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 14 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools
50 schools Elementary Schools 25
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 14
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 13,802
- Teachers (FTE)
- 810
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Grand Rapids Public Schools has 50 schools in total — 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 14 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grand Rapids Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Grand Rapids Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $17,732 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grand Rapids Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Congress Elementary is the highest-rated school in Grand Rapids Public Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Across schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grand Rapids Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Grand Rapids Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 50 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.1%
Resources
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.
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Compare Grand Rapids Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kalamazoo Public Schools (31)
- Lansing Public School District (26)
- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
- Plymouth-canton Community Schools (25)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (23)
- Rochester Community School District (22)
- Troy School District (21)
- Chippewa Valley Schools (20)
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (20)
- L'anse Creuse Public Schools (19)
- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
- Waterford School District (17)
- Wayne-westland Community School District (16)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
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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