Grand Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 13,657 students in Grand Rapids School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grand Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Grand Rapids School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 67% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
# American Indian Students
43 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
159 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,387 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
9%
# Black Students
4,207 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
2,958 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
22%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
897 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,190
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,171
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,133
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,074
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,068
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,032
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,087
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,050
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,091
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,011
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,005
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
934
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
811
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,291 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,293 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Grand Rapids School District?
Grand Rapids School District manages 51 public schools serving 13,657 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids School District?
Grand Rapids School District is ranked #663 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids School District?
39% of Grand Rapids School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids School District?
Grand Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,293 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 51 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 13,657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
