Excellent
#354 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Middle School · East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A middle school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2425 LAKE DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Math 65% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Grand Rapids Middle School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
9.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Grand Rapids 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$112,287
Median home value
$338,600
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Alger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Home Education SiteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 1 | 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.
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Grand Rapids Middle School is listed in East Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Grand Rapids Middle School
East Grand Rapids Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Grand Rapids Middle School
What grades does East Grand Rapids Middle School serve?
East Grand Rapids Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Grand Rapids Middle School?
East Grand Rapids Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Grand Rapids Middle School rank in MI?
East Grand Rapids Middle School ranks #354 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Grand Rapids Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Grand Rapids Middle School 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 East Grand Rapids Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Grand Rapids Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Grand Rapids Middle School a charter school?
No, East Grand Rapids Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Grand Rapids Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Grand Rapids Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Grand Rapids Middle School?
9.8% of students at East Grand Rapids 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
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (616) 235-7551
- Area population (ZIP 49506)
- 35,025
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 49506; 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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