Jenison Public Schools School District
School District · Jenison, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,135
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,135
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#17 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,135
+$552 vs Michigan median
District size
5,145 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Jenison Public Schools
Jenison Public Schools is a Jenison, Michigan school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,145 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $15,135 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Jenison Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jia Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Jenison Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 67.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jenison Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jenison Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Jenison Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Jenison
- Total Enrollment
- 5,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 356
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jenison Public Schools?
Jenison Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 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 Jenison Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Jenison Public Schools is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jenison Public Schools?
Jenison Public Schools spends $15,135 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jenison Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jenison Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jenison Public Schools?
Jia Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jenison Public Schools with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Jenison Public Schools?
Across schools in Jenison Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jenison Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Jenison Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 11 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.6%
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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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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