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Ferry School

1050 Pennoyer Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ferry School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ferry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ferry School's student population of 204 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ferry School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferry School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1144 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferry School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferry School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ferry School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ferry School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ferry School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ferry School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ferry School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ferry School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ferry School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Ferry School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ferry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ferry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferry School's ranking?
Ferry School is ranked #1144 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ferry School often compared to?
Ferry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ferry School?
204 students attend Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ferry School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferry School?
Ferry School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferry School offer ?
Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferry School part of?
Ferry School is part of Grand Haven Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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