Excellent
#249 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 8% in state
Lakeside School
Elementary School · East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
An East Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2325 HALL ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Math 69% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 80% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeside 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$112,287
Median home value
$338,600
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Downs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Wealthy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 265 | 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.
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside School is listed in East Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside School
Lakeside School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside School
What grades does Lakeside School serve?
Lakeside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside School rank in MI?
Lakeside School ranks #249 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lakeside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lakeside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeside School a charter school?
No, Lakeside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside School?
7.8% of students at Lakeside 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (616) 235-7553
- Area population (ZIP 49506)
- 35,025
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 49506; 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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