Excellent
#65 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
EL Puente Spanish Immersion
Elementary School · Jenison Public Schools · Hudsonville, MI
A Jenison Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2950 BALDWIN ST, Hudsonville, MI 49426
- Math 75% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Puente Spanish Immersion score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where EL Puente Spanish Immersion 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,981
Median home value
$338,100
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 0.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Pinewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Rosewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Jenison Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 304 | 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.
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.
Jenison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Puente Spanish Immersion is listed in Jenison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Puente Spanish Immersion
EL Puente Spanish Immersion is a public elementary school in Hudsonville, MI, part of Jenison Public Schools, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Puente Spanish Immersion
What grades does EL Puente Spanish Immersion serve?
EL Puente Spanish Immersion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend EL Puente Spanish Immersion?
EL Puente Spanish Immersion has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Puente Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Puente Spanish Immersion is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Puente Spanish Immersion rank in MI?
EL Puente Spanish Immersion ranks #65 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is EL Puente Spanish Immersion's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Puente Spanish Immersion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 EL Puente Spanish Immersion?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Puente Spanish Immersion has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is EL Puente Spanish Immersion a charter school?
No, EL Puente Spanish Immersion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Puente Spanish Immersion a Title I school?
No, EL Puente Spanish Immersion is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Puente Spanish Immersion?
17.6% of students at EL Puente Spanish Immersion 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (616) 777-6531
- Area population (ZIP 49426)
- 39,986
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 49426; 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 multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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