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#2185 of 3,192 schools in MI
Alger Middle School
Middle School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- Math 3% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alger Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alger Middle School 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$56,578
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy of West MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Burton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Godwin Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #24 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
Alger Middle School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alger Middle School
Alger Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alger Middle School
What grades does Alger Middle School serve?
Alger Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alger Middle School?
Alger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alger Middle School rank in MI?
Alger Middle School ranks #2,185 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Alger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Alger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alger Middle School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Alger Middle School a charter school?
No, Alger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alger Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alger Middle School?
95.0% of students at Alger Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.2%
- Phone
- (616) 819-6200
- Area population (ZIP 49507)
- 39,389
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 49507; 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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