Very Good
#466 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 FOUNTAIN ST NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 277 | 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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #6 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 179 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
What grades does Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh serve?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh rank in MI?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh ranks #466 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh 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 Montessori Middlehigh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh a charter school?
No, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
64.8% of students at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2405
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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.
- 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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