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#3028 of 3,192 schools in MI
West Kelloggsville School
Elementary School · Kelloggsville Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
An elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4555 MAGNOLIA AVE SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- Math 22% proficient (2019)
- Reading 22% proficient (2019)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Kelloggsville School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 22% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Southeast Kelloggsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Anchorpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| West Godwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–2 | 1.4 mi | 430 | 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.
Kelloggsville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 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
West Kelloggsville School is listed in Kelloggsville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Kelloggsville School
West Kelloggsville School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kelloggsville Public Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,028 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Kelloggsville School
What grades does West Kelloggsville School serve?
West Kelloggsville School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Kelloggsville School?
West Kelloggsville School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kelloggsville School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Kelloggsville School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Kelloggsville School rank in MI?
West Kelloggsville School ranks #3,028 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Kelloggsville School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Kelloggsville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 West Kelloggsville School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Kelloggsville School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is West Kelloggsville School a charter school?
No, West Kelloggsville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Kelloggsville School a Title I school?
No, West Kelloggsville School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Kelloggsville School?
90.6% of students at West 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (616) 532-1595
- Area population (ZIP 49548)
- 35,119
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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