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#1180 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 37% in state

Mulick Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1761 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

  • Math 18% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 28% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$17,732
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Mulick Park Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mulick Park Elementary 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some 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

$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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Rapids Christian Elem Sch-evergreen CampusPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–50.1 mi99Compare →
Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–80.2 mi265Compare →
River City Scholars Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–80.9 mi293Compare →
Breton Downs SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.0 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#12 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

Mulick Park Elementary School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mulick Park Elementary School

Mulick Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mulick Park Elementary School

What grades does Mulick Park Elementary School serve?

Mulick Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mulick Park Elementary School?

Mulick Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulick Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mulick Park Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mulick Park Elementary School rank in MI?

Mulick Park Elementary School ranks #1,180 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mulick Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mulick Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mulick Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mulick Park Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Mulick Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mulick Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mulick Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mulick Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mulick Park Elementary School?

88.2% of students at Mulick Park Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
Area population (ZIP 49506)
35,025
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.4
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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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