Kentwood 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 16 public schools serving 9,260 students in Kentwood 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 Kentwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Kentwood 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 76% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.55
# American Indian Students
30 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,317 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
14%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,631 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
3,066 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
33%
18%
# White Students
2,386 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
26%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
825 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
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:
853
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
701
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
689
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
675
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
675
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
667
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
667
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
704
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
635
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
775
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
881
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
693
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
635
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
10
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 $15,536 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 $14,627 is less 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 Kentwood School District?
Kentwood School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,260 students.
What is the rank of Kentwood School District?
Kentwood School District is ranked #355 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kentwood School District?
33% of Kentwood School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kentwood School District?
Kentwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kentwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,627 is less 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: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
