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#1571 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing
School · Kent ISD · Grand Rapids, MI
A school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 COSTA AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$87,969
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Education SiteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Academy WaalkesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| North Pointe Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Northpointe Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 907 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kent ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 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 ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing is listed in Kent ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kent ISD, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing
What grades does Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing serve?
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing rank in MI?
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing ranks #1,571 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing a charter school?
No, Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing a Title I school?
No, Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
65.0% of students at Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (616) 410-4990
- Area population (ZIP 49525)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 49525; 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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