Excellent
#24 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Elementary School · Kent ISD · Grand Rapids, MI
A Kent ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2223 GORDON ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 25% vs MI 31% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent Education Centeroakleigh score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kent Education Centeroakleigh 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Shawmut Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| St Anthony of PaduaPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 227 | 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.
Kent ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $375,080NCES 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.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is listed in Kent ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kent ISD, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent Education Centeroakleigh
What grades does Kent Education Centeroakleigh serve?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Education Centeroakleigh is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent Education Centeroakleigh rank in MI?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh ranks #24 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kent Education Centeroakleigh's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent Education Centeroakleigh has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Kent Education Centeroakleigh a charter school?
No, Kent Education Centeroakleigh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent Education Centeroakleigh a Title I school?
No, Kent Education Centeroakleigh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
59.0% of students at Kent Education Centeroakleigh 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.1%
- Phone
- (616) 410-4675
- 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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