Below Average
#2902 of 3,192 schools in MI
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
School · Kentwood Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 9th.
6170 VALLEY LANE DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 123 schools in Grand Rapids.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Kentwood Freshman Campus 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$65,328
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49508; 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 River Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| South Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Excel Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 783 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Kentwood Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 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
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is listed in Kentwood Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Kentwood Freshman Campus
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kentwood Public Schools, serving approximately 718 students in grades 9th-9th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,902 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Kentwood Freshman Campus
What grades does East Kentwood Freshman Campus serve?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood Freshman Campus is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Kentwood Freshman Campus rank in MI?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus ranks #2,902 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Kentwood Freshman Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is East Kentwood Freshman Campus a charter school?
No, East Kentwood Freshman Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Kentwood Freshman Campus a Title I school?
No, East Kentwood Freshman Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
69.6% of students at East Kentwood Freshman Campus 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (616) 698-9292
- Area population (ZIP 49508)
- 41,924
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49508; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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