Kentwood Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#148 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,114
+$531 vs Michigan median
District size
9,422 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood Public Schools is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 9,422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $15,114 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Kentwood Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bowen Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Kentwood Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kentwood Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kentwood Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Kentwood Public Schools
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 9,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 550
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Kentwood Public Schools has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kentwood Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Kentwood Public Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kentwood Public Schools?
Kentwood Public Schools spends $15,114 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kentwood Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kentwood Public Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kentwood Public Schools?
Bowen Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kentwood Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Kentwood Public Schools?
Across schools in Kentwood Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kentwood Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Kentwood Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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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- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
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- Troy School District (21)
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- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
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- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
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- 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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