Kent Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 552 students in Kent Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kent Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Kent Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 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 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
100 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
18%
18%
# White Students
297 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
54%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 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:
24
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
238
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 $611,264 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $573,962 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Kent Independent School District?
Kent Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 552 students.
What is the rank of Kent Independent School District?
Kent Independent School District is ranked #429 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kent Independent School District?
54% of Kent Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kent Independent School District?
Kent Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kent Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $573,962 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 552 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
