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Kent Independent School District

2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-4518
6/
10
Top 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
552 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#431 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kent Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kent Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kent Independent   School District 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.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kent Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kent Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$337 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kent Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$317 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kent Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$611,264
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kent Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$573,962
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kent Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kent Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Grove Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 410-4900
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower U
Special Education School
Magnet School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Career Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Special Education School
Magnet School
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Innovation High School
Magnet School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Myschoolkent
Magnet School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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