Very Good
#1044 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Crestwood Middle School
Middle School · Kentwood Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Kentwood Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2674 44TH ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
- Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crestwood 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 52Somewhat 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
$70,955
Median home value
$279,900
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49512; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Academy South CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Prepnet Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Valleywood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 528 | 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.
Kentwood Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Middle School is listed in Kentwood Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Middle School
Crestwood Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kentwood Public Schools, serving approximately 678 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Middle School
What grades does Crestwood Middle School serve?
Crestwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crestwood Middle School?
Crestwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Middle School rank in MI?
Crestwood Middle School ranks #1,044 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Crestwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Crestwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crestwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Crestwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Middle School?
73.7% of students at Crestwood 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (616) 455-1200
- Area population (ZIP 49512)
- 18,662
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 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 49512; 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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