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Southeast Kelloggsville School

Elementary School · Kelloggsville Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

An elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 52ND ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$14,699
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Southeast Kelloggsville School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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

91.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Southeast Kelloggsville 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$62,218

Median home value

$149,500

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Townline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.9 mi295Compare →
Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.0 mi467Compare →
Meadowlawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.1 mi351Compare →
West Kelloggsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–21.2 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kelloggsville Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$14,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southeast Kelloggsville School is listed in Kelloggsville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southeast Kelloggsville School

Southeast Kelloggsville School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kelloggsville Public Schools, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,934 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southeast Kelloggsville School

What grades does Southeast Kelloggsville School serve?

Southeast Kelloggsville School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Southeast Kelloggsville School?

Southeast Kelloggsville School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Kelloggsville School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Kelloggsville School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southeast Kelloggsville School rank in MI?

Southeast Kelloggsville School ranks #2,934 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Southeast Kelloggsville School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southeast Kelloggsville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Southeast Kelloggsville School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Kelloggsville School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Southeast Kelloggsville School a charter school?

No, Southeast Kelloggsville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southeast Kelloggsville School a Title I school?

No, Southeast Kelloggsville School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Kelloggsville School?

91.3% of students at Southeast Kelloggsville 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
Area population (ZIP 49548)
35,119
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49548; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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