Jenison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,176 students in Jenison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jenison School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Jenison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
510 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
92 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
4,137 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
353 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:
510
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
360
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
375
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
374
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
370
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
413
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
368
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
425
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
399
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
389
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 $15,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,547 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jenison School District?
Jenison School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,176 students.
What is the rank of Jenison School District?
Jenison School District is ranked #43 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenison School District?
80% of Jenison School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenison School District?
Jenison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jenison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,547 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,176 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
