Summary:
The Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, the sole elementary school in the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center district, is a standout public charter school serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 287 students. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this diverse school consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 202 elementary schools in the state.
The school's academic excellence is evident across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, 75% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%, and 72.7% were proficient or better in Science, surpassing the state average of 40.4%. The school's diverse student population, with 65.16% White, 8.71% African American, 13.59% Hispanic, and 11.5% two or more races, contributes to a rich learning environment.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1% is higher than the state's average, its high spending per student of $11,781 and student-teacher ratio of 19.1 to 1 suggest a strong investment in resources to support student learning. The Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's consistent high performance, as evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, underscores its commitment to providing a quality education and preparing its diverse student population for future success.
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