Very Good
#851 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Ferry School
Elementary School · Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Grand Haven, MI
A Grand Haven Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 PENNOYER AVE, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Math 52% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferry School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ferry 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Haven), 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
$84,476
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49417; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Mary a White SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 261 | 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.
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferry School is listed in Grand Haven Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferry School
Ferry School is a public elementary school in Grand Haven, MI, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferry School
What grades does Ferry School serve?
Ferry School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ferry School?
Ferry School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferry School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferry School rank in MI?
Ferry School ranks #851 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ferry School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ferry School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferry School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ferry School a charter school?
No, Ferry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferry School a Title I school?
No, Ferry School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferry School?
56.8% of students at Ferry 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (616) 850-5300
- Area population (ZIP 49417)
- 33,277
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 49417; 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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