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Palmer School

309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Palmer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Palmer School's student population of 178 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Palmer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmer School 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.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Palmer School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmer School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
18%
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White
24%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmer School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer School's ranking?
Palmer School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Palmer School often compared to?
Palmer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Palmer School?
178 students attend Palmer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Palmer School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer School?
Palmer School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmer School offer ?
Palmer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer School part of?
Palmer School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Palmer School located?
Palmer School is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Creston.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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