Below Average
#2839 of 3,192 schools in MI
Shawmut Hills School
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2550 BURRITT ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawmut Hills School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawmut Hills 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Kent Education CenteroakleighEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #38 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
Shawmut Hills School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawmut Hills School
Shawmut Hills School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,839 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawmut Hills School
What grades does Shawmut Hills School serve?
Shawmut Hills School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shawmut Hills School?
Shawmut Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawmut Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawmut Hills School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawmut Hills School rank in MI?
Shawmut Hills School ranks #2,839 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Shawmut Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawmut Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Shawmut Hills School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawmut Hills School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shawmut Hills School a charter school?
No, Shawmut Hills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawmut Hills School a Title I school?
No, Shawmut Hills School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawmut Hills School?
84.8% of students at Shawmut Hills 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (616) 819-3055
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 49504; 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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