Excellent
#359 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Aberdeen Academy
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Math 28% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aberdeen Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aberdeen 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Isj Academy Pk-8Private · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Kent Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Palmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #4 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aberdeen Academy is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aberdeen Academy
Aberdeen Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aberdeen Academy
What grades does Aberdeen Academy serve?
Aberdeen Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Aberdeen Academy?
Aberdeen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aberdeen Academy rank in MI?
Aberdeen Academy ranks #359 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Aberdeen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aberdeen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Aberdeen Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aberdeen Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Aberdeen Academy a charter school?
No, Aberdeen Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aberdeen Academy a Title I school?
No, Aberdeen Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aberdeen Academy?
76.6% of students at Aberdeen 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2868
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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