Excellent
#158 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Robinson School
Elementary School · Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Grand Haven, MI
A Grand Haven Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11801 120TH AVE, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Math 69% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robinson School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Robinson 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Haven), 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
$84,476
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49417; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ottawa Area CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 227 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robinson School is listed in Grand Haven Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robinson School
Robinson School is a public elementary school in Grand Haven, MI, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Robinson School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robinson School
What grades does Robinson School serve?
Robinson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Robinson School?
Robinson School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robinson School rank in MI?
Robinson School ranks #158 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Robinson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robinson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Robinson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robinson School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robinson School a charter school?
No, Robinson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robinson School a Title I school?
No, Robinson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robinson School?
40.0% of students at Robinson 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (616) 850-5900
- Area population (ZIP 49417)
- 33,277
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 49417; 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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