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#2059 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grand Rapids Public Museum High
High School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
54 JEFFERSON AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2015–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 40% in 2021.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Rapids Public Museum High 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori MiddlehighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Innovation Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 414 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #23 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 Public Museum High is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids Public Museum High
Grand Rapids Public Museum High is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,059 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum High
What grades does Grand Rapids Public Museum High serve?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum High?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids Public Museum High rank in MI?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High ranks #2,059 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Rapids Public Museum High's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids Public Museum High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Public Museum High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Public Museum High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Grand Rapids Public Museum High a charter school?
No, Grand Rapids Public Museum High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Rapids Public Museum High a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids Public Museum High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Public Museum High?
58.8% of students at Grand Rapids Public Museum High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (616) 819-6450
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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