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Bethany Based School
School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools school serving grades 4th – 12th.
901 EASTERN AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 19 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bethany Based 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Academy WaalkesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 195 | 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.
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
- 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
Bethany Based School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethany Based School
Bethany Based School is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 17 students in grades 4th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Based School
What grades does Bethany Based School serve?
Bethany Based School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Bethany Based School?
Bethany Based School has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Based School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Based School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Bethany Based School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany Based School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Bethany Based School a charter school?
No, Bethany Based School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethany Based School a Title I school?
No, Bethany Based School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethany Based School?
47.1% of students at Bethany Based 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.1%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 245-7708
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 49503; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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