CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Summary:

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is a public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 357 students in grades 6-12. The school is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy has a diverse student population, with 44.26% White, 17.37% African American, and 25.21% Hispanic students. The school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 93.6% to 100% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 22.5% in 2019-2020 to 38% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools like City Middle High, which is also in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy has lower test scores and academic rankings, but higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. The school's performance also varies significantly among different racial subgroups, with its Hispanic students outperforming its White students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1417 Covell Ave NW
       Grand Rapids, MI  49504-2613


(616) 819-2550

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,299 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
Hispanic:
25.2%
African American:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School ranks worse than 74.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School ranks worse than 59.4% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Hispanic (25.2%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is 21.1. 8 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School is $16,299. 10 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School 671st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School 441st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School in the ranking list.)

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Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.62 1109th 1545 28.2%
2007 46.22 1077th 1565 31.2%
2008 55.00 905th 1577 42.6%
2009 58.65 824th 1589 48.1%
2010 54.65 976th 1552 37.1%
2011 47.36 1050th 1552 32.3%
2012 45.46 943rd 1566 39.8%
2013 50.56 830th 1563 46.9%
2014 49.79 838th 1533 45.3%
2015 56.31 692nd 1580 56.2%
2016 62.31 558th 1548 64.0%
2017 56.98 555th 1466 62.1%
2018 52.69 745th 1448 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.22 624th 806 22.6%
2007 61.95 392nd 823 52.4%
2008 63.04 389th 839 53.6%
2009 49.90 562nd 847 33.6%
2010 49.59 572nd 851 32.8%
2011 57.24 471st 858 45.1%
2012 35.33 636th 900 29.3%
2013 29.59 681st 919 25.9%
2014 25.00 723rd 921 21.5%
2015 33.76 625th 919 32.0%
2016 32.63 611th 894 31.7%
2017 32.98 528th 821 35.7%
2018 28.52 643rd 838 23.3%
2019 20.84 643rd 792 18.8%
2021 24.01 534th 675 20.9%
2022 13.34 687th 776 11.5%
2023 23.46 664th 883 24.8%
2024 24.55 671st 897 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.59 578th 815 29.1%
2019 27.96 527th 672 21.6%
2022 17.91 601st 691 13.0%
2023 37.50 521st 825 36.8%
2024 31.71 575th 836 31.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.65 649th 794 18.3%
2022 12.20 605th 657 7.9%
2023 27.48 564th 770 26.8%
2024 26.56 569th 771 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 488th 797 38.8%
2019 26.55 488th 639 23.6%
2021 40.23 293rd 540 45.7%
2022 17.49 565th 658 14.1%
2023 16.89 658th 776 15.2%
2024 25.08 599th 786 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 230th 266 13.5%
2023 69.57 60th 246 75.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 442nd 678 34.8%
2019 45.78 317th 624 49.2%
2021 60.62 185th 577 67.9%
2022 18.93 543rd 638 14.9%
2023 22.94 558th 688 18.9%
2024 49.80 308th 701 56.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Rank History for all high school students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 387th 824 53.0%
2019 33.09 455th 666 31.7%
2021 11.32 526th 561 6.2%
2022 19.69 479th 531 9.8%
2023 35.55 470th 735 36.1%
2024 38.45 441st 743 40.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.80 122nd 755 83.8%
2019 30.04 403rd 532 24.2%
2023 56.81 243rd 614 60.4%
2024 45.19 329th 654 49.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 327th 710 53.9%
2019 42.15 329th 554 40.6%
2022 44.70 261st 416 37.3%
2023 10.20 553rd 611 9.5%
2024 44.58 328th 619 47.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 407th 707 42.4%
2019 25.72 415th 543 23.6%
2023 63.09 192nd 611 68.6%
2024 39.53 381st 633 39.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.85 90th 254 64.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 66th 201 67.2%
2023 63.23 55th 190 71.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.11 186th 708 73.7%
2019 58.30 236th 582 59.5%
2023 41.72 365th 647 43.6%
2024 89.03 52nd 638 91.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Open Quote I was apart of the first graduating class of 2019. This is a wonderful school and it really prepared me for life beyond high school. You get to make friendships and connections with teachers that you wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to do if you were to attend a larger school. I am a proud alumni of this beautiful school and i would gladly recommend that if you enjoy the environment and want to be in a small school, this is the place for you. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 13, 2010

Open Quote C A Frost is connected to Blandford Nature Center's 80 Acres of forest. The children go outside and learn about the world around them everyday. Close Quote



Enrollment information for CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 269 156 7 55 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 279 128 9 32 5 n/a n/a 65 518
2006 280 108 8 38 15 n/a n/a 63 512
2007 263 103 6 50 17 n/a n/a 68 507
2008 257 90 7 59 14 n/a n/a 88 515
2009 257 82 8 59 22 n/a n/a 77 505
2010 250 72 11 17 6 n/a n/a 134 490
2011 261 75 13 100 2 1 58 0 510
2012 231 92 12 102 2 0 47 0 486
2013 236 79 9 103 0 1 52 0 480
2014 229 68 7 110 1 1 40 0 456
2015 256 59 2 106 2 1 44 0 470
2016 340 77 2 125 1 1 50 0 596
2017 411 113 3 133 4 1 60 0 725
2018 418 111 3 165 4 3 66 0 770
2019 137 69 4 121 3 0 29 0 363
2020 155 63 3 118 4 0 34 0 377
2021 162 75 2 115 1 0 29 0 384
2022 152 74 2 103 3 0 33 0 367
2023 158 62 3 90 3 2 39 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 492 27.3 18.0 58.1
2005 518 28.4 18.2 72
2006 512 30.1 17.0 72.2
2007 507 27.2 18.6 73.1
2008 515 28.0 18.4 73.1
2009 505 28.8 17.5 78.7
2010 490 27.9 17.5 91
2011 510 25.1 20.2 63.5
2012 486 24.5 19.8 62.6
2013 480 23.9 20.0 59.4
2014 456 23.2 19.6 62.5
2015 470 25.0 18.8 56.4
2016 596 28.0 21.2 52.5
2017 725 40.6 17.8 52.8
2018 770 47.6 16.1 52.5
2019 363 23.6 15.3 57.3
2020 377 21.0 17.9 63.9
2021 384 19.4 19.7 74.7
2022 367 19.0 19.3 71.7
2023 357 16.9 21.1 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 492 27.3 18.0 58.1
2005 518 28.4 18.2 72
2006 512 30.1 17.0 72.2
2007 507 27.2 18.6 73.1
2008 515 28.0 18.4 73.1
2009 505 28.8 17.5 78.7
2010 490 27.9 17.5 91
2011 510 25.1 20.2 63.5
2012 486 24.5 19.8 62.6
2013 480 23.9 20.0 59.4
2014 456 23.2 19.6 62.5
2015 470 25.0 18.8 56.4
2016 596 28.0 21.2 52.5
2017 725 40.6 17.8 52.8
2018 770 47.6 16.1 52.5
2019 363 23.6 15.3 57.3
2020 377 21.0 17.9 63.9
2021 384 19.4 19.7 74.7
2022 367 19.0 19.3 71.7
2023 357 16.9 21.1 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,169 (9.5%) $11,158 (90.5%) $12,327
2020 $1,671 (13.0%) $11,136 (87.0%) $12,807
2021 $1,731 (13.7%) $10,876 (86.3%) $12,607
2022 $4,043 (27.4%) $10,698 (72.6%) $14,740
2023 $3,968 (24.3%) $12,331 (75.7%) $16,299

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 643rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 664th of 883 Middle schools
 6%
Ranks 455th of 666 High schoolsRanks 470th of 735 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)15.513
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)24.926
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)24.616.7
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)23.924.4
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)12.314.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)1515.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)2515.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)15.914.9
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)5054
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)43.143.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)23.220
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)23.418.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)38.531.1
 7.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)3229.6
 2.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)43.643.2
 0.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Grand Rapids Public Schools)38.942
 3.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School)25.611.4
 14.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)22.920.8
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363357
 1.7%
African American6962
 10.1%
American Indian33
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic12190
 25.6%
Pacific Islander02
White137158
 15.3%
Two or More Races2939
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%62.2%
 4.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School.

Students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races.

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School ranks 441st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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