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#408 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 13% in state

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Middle School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A middle school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.

272 PEARL ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

  • Math 28% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.2 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$17,732
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 33% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 74Very 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

$68,326

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–121.0 mi295Compare →
John Ball Park Zoo SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.161.3 mi57Compare →
Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.6 mi17Compare →
Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–81.6 mi189Compare →

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
#5 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 Middle is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

What grades does Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle serve?

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is 16.9:1. 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 Middle rank in MI?

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks #408 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle a charter school?

No, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle a Title I school?

No, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

66.9% of students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 49504)
40,402
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
32.9
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 49504; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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