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#1685 of 3,192 schools in MI
54th Street Academy
High School · Kelloggsville Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Kelloggsville Public Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
173 54TH ST SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at 54th Street Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2014–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 54th Street Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,218
Median home value
$149,500
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Kelloggsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Grand River Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kelloggsville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
54th Street Academy is listed in Kelloggsville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 54th Street Academy
54th Street Academy is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kelloggsville Public Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 54th Street Academy
What grades does 54th Street Academy serve?
54th Street Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend 54th Street Academy?
54th Street Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 54th Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 54th Street Academy is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 54th Street Academy rank in MI?
54th Street Academy ranks #1,685 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is 54th Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
54th Street Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 54th Street Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 54th Street Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is 54th Street Academy a charter school?
No, 54th Street Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 54th Street Academy a Title I school?
No, 54th Street Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 54th Street Academy?
88.8% of students at 54th Street Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 531-7433
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49548)
- 35,119
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49548; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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