Very Good
#719 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Blandford School
Middle School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3143 MILO ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
- Math 82% vs MI 29% (2022)
- Reading 82% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 30:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blandford School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Blandford 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$78,846
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mi Academy of Environmental ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| John Ball Park Zoo SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6 | 3.2 mi | 57 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Blandford School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blandford School
Blandford School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-6th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blandford School
What grades does Blandford School serve?
Blandford School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Blandford School?
Blandford School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blandford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blandford School is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blandford School rank in MI?
Blandford School ranks #719 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Blandford School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blandford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Blandford School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blandford School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blandford School a charter school?
No, Blandford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blandford School a Title I school?
No, Blandford School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blandford School?
30.0% of students at Blandford 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2555
- Area population (ZIP 49534)
- 23,387
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 49534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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