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#1750 of 3,192 schools in MI
John Ball Park Zoo School
Middle School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 FULTON ST W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 55% vs MI 29% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Ball Park Zoo School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Ball Park Zoo School 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| The Potters HousePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Lee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 386 | 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
- #17 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
John Ball Park Zoo School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Ball Park Zoo School
John Ball Park Zoo School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 57 students in grades 6th-6th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Ball Park Zoo School
What grades does John Ball Park Zoo School serve?
John Ball Park Zoo School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend John Ball Park Zoo School?
John Ball Park Zoo School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ball Park Zoo School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ball Park Zoo School is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Ball Park Zoo School rank in MI?
John Ball Park Zoo School ranks #1,750 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is John Ball Park Zoo School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Ball Park Zoo School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 John Ball Park Zoo School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Ball Park Zoo School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Ball Park Zoo School a charter school?
No, John Ball Park Zoo School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Ball Park Zoo School a Title I school?
No, John Ball Park Zoo School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Ball Park Zoo School?
47.4% of students at John Ball Park Zoo School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (616) 819-3344
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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