Kentwood Public Schools

The Kentwood Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 318 out of 610 districts in the state, there are several standout schools that are outperforming the rest.

Explorer Elementary and Discovery Elementary are two of the highest-performing elementary schools in the district, ranking in the top 229 and 479 elementary schools in Michigan, respectively. These schools boast strong test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 43% to 72% across grades 3-5. In contrast, Townline Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates, with just 19.5% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA.

At the middle school level, Crestwood Middle School stands out, ranking in the top 292 middle schools in the state and boasting strong test scores and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the district's middle schools also face challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 31.7% at Crestwood to as high as 64.2% at other schools. Addressing these attendance issues could be a key focus for improving student outcomes across the district.