Excellent
#75 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
New Groningen School
Elementary School · Zeeland Public Schools · Zeeland, MI
A Zeeland Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10542 CHICAGO DR, Zeeland, MI 49464
- Math 67% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Groningen School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Groningen 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zeeland), 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
$97,573
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Zeeland QuestEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 368 | 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.
Zeeland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Groningen School is listed in Zeeland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Groningen School
New Groningen School is a public elementary school in Zeeland, MI, part of Zeeland Public Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Groningen School
What grades does New Groningen School serve?
New Groningen School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Groningen School?
New Groningen School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Groningen School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Groningen School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Groningen School rank in MI?
New Groningen School ranks #75 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Groningen School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Groningen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 New Groningen School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Groningen School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Groningen School a charter school?
No, New Groningen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Groningen School a Title I school?
No, New Groningen School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Groningen School?
26.6% of students at New Groningen 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (616) 748-3375
- Area population (ZIP 49464)
- 29,738
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 49464; 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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