Very Good
#441 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Gerald R Ford Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Congress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 182 | 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.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is listed in Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
What grades does Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center serve?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center rank in MI?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks #441 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center a charter school?
Yes, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center?
34.0% of students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (616) 459-0330
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 49503; 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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