Kent ISD School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$375,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$375,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Kent ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kent ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Grand Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Grand Rapids · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln School
Grand Rapids · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#101 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$375,080
+$360,497 vs Michigan median
District size
3,538 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Kent ISD ranks #101 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Kent ISD's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kent Education Centeroakleigh (9.3/10), Lincoln Developmental Center (8.1/10), and Lincoln School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kent ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent Education Centeroakleigh | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Developmental Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Grove Learning Center | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kent ISD
Kent ISD is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,538 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $375,080 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Kent ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kent Education Centeroakleigh, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kent ISD students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kent ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kent ISD with test data.
Schools in Kent ISD
7 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 3,538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 260
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kent ISD?
Kent ISD has 7 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kent ISD?
The average composite rating for Kent ISD is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kent ISD?
Kent ISD spends $375,080 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kent ISD is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kent ISD?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is the highest-rated school in Kent ISD with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kent ISD?
Across schools in Kent ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kent ISD compare to other districts in Michigan?
Kent ISD has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 7 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.8%
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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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