Very Good
#697 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Hope Academy of West Michigan
School · Hope Academy of West Michigan · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
240 Brown Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- Math 11% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hope Academy of West Michigan score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Academy of West Michigan 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$56,578
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters HousePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.3 mi | 17 | 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.
Hope Academy of West Michigan
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES 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.
Hope Academy of West Michigan is listed in Hope Academy of West Michigan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Academy of West Michigan
Hope Academy of West Michigan is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Hope Academy of West Michigan, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Academy of West Michigan
What grades does Hope Academy of West Michigan serve?
Hope Academy of West Michigan serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hope Academy of West Michigan?
Hope Academy of West Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of West Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of West Michigan is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Academy of West Michigan rank in MI?
Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks #697 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hope Academy of West Michigan's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Academy of West Michigan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hope Academy of West Michigan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Academy of West Michigan has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Hope Academy of West Michigan a charter school?
Yes, Hope Academy of West Michigan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hope Academy of West Michigan a Title I school?
No, Hope Academy of West Michigan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Academy of West Michigan?
98.7% of students at Hope Academy of West Michigan 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (616) 301-8458
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49507)
- 39,389
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 49507; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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