Mulick Park Elementary School

Summary:

Mulick Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 244 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mulick Park stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.85%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 22.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. Mulick Park also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.3% in 2018-2019 to 58.9% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Mulick Park to other nearby schools within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, Brookside Elementary and KenOSha Park Elementary have higher M-Step proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, while Mulick Park's African American students perform relatively better compared to the overall student population, the school's low-income students continue to struggle, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1761 Rosewood Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-4498

(616) 819-2810

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1191^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,616

Students who attend Mulick Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alger Middle School
	Blandford School
	Center for Economicology
	John Ball Park Zoo School
High:	City MiddleHigh
	Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
	Innovation Central High
	Ottawa Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.9%

Hispanic:

14.8%

White:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mulick Park Elementary School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 9^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.5. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.9%), Hispanic (14.8%), White (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mulick Park Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 12^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Mulick Park Elementary School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mulick Park Elementary School is $17,616, which is the 12^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mulick Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mulick Park Elementary School 1191^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mulick Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Mulick Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	20.06	1291^st	1580	18.3%
2016	23.59	1198^th	1548	22.6%
2017	23.29	1103^rd	1466	24.8%
2018	29.46	1083^rd	1448	25.2%
2019	18.95	1151^st	1408	18.3%
2022	21.83	1047^th	1344	22.1%
2023	20.45	1141^st	1470	22.4%
2024	18.50	1191^st	1486	19.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.87	842^nd	1397	39.7%
2019	27.16	880^th	1134	22.4%
2022	50.85	495^th	1099	55.0%
2023	30.68	948^th	1350	29.8%
2024	25.64	1065^th	1381	22.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.19	873^rd	1443	39.5%
2019	28.19	869^th	1171	25.8%
2022	19.52	929^th	1106	16.0%
2023	19.57	1072^nd	1321	18.8%
2024	17.87	1125^th	1342	16.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.21	1137^th	1446	21.4%
2023	17.47	1103^rd	1334	17.3%
2024	17.19	1130^th	1347	16.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	53.67	173^rd	475	63.6%
2019	53.94	84^th	212	60.4%
2022	79.64	19^th	158	88.0%
2023	44.49	144^th	321	55.1%
2024	42.80	169^th	348	51.4%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mulick Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	16	179	0	18	1	2	25	241
2015	21	160	3	22	2	1	29	238
2016	25	164	2	25	0	0	23	239
2017	29	161	1	31	0	0	22	244
2018	15	150	1	38	3	0	28	235
2019	15	149	1	33	1	0	27	226
2020	15	165	1	38	0	0	21	240
2021	15	140	3	38	0	0	19	215
2022	26	149	1	40	1	0	14	231
2023	28	168	0	36	0	0	12	244

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Mulick Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	241	17.0	14.1	88.4
2015	238	18.0	13.2	89.9
2016	239	19.0	12.5	91.6
2017	244	19.2	12.7	86.1
2018	235	17.7	13.2	86.8
2019	226	16.2	13.9	83.2
2020	240	16.5	14.5	91.3
2021	215	16.0	13.4	93.5
2022	231	14.1	16.3	92.6
2023	244	15.1	16.1	89.3

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 Mulick Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	241	17.0	14.1	88.4
2015	238	18.0	13.2	89.9
2016	239	19.0	12.5	91.6
2017	244	19.2	12.7	86.1
2018	235	17.7	13.2	86.8
2019	226	16.2	13.9	83.2
2020	240	16.5	14.5	91.3
2021	215	16.0	13.4	93.5
2022	231	14.1	16.3	92.6
2023	244	15.1	16.1	89.3

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 Mulick Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,794 (18.4%)	$12,350 (81.6%)	$15,144
2020	$2,079 (14.1%)	$12,716 (85.9%)	$14,796
2021	$2,644 (16.7%)	$13,202 (83.3%)	$15,846
2022	$4,715 (28.2%)	$11,982 (71.8%)	$16,697
2023	$4,910 (27.9%)	$12,706 (72.1%)	$17,616

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mulick Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1151^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1141^st of 1470 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mulick Park Elementary School)	26.7	27.5	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	28.2	21.4	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mulick Park Elementary School)	40	27.5	12.5%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	26.8	17.9	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mulick Park Elementary School)	26.2	21.7	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	24.4	25.4	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mulick Park Elementary School)	16.7	17.4	0.7%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	17.7	15.2	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mulick Park Elementary School)	33.3	40	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	26.7	24.5	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mulick Park Elementary School)	25.9	17.1	8.8%
5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	13.5	11.9	1.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	244	8%
African American	149	168	12.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	33	36	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	28	86.7%
Two or More Races	27	12	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.2%	89.3%	6.2%

Schools Near Mulick Park Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mulick Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1761 Rosewood Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2810	244	15	16.1	89.3%	28 (11.5%)	168 (68.9%)	36 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	18.5	1191^st of 1486 public elementary schools	19.9%		20.5	1141^st of 1470 public elementary schools	22.4%	50		16.7	25.6	34.1			11.9	23.1	22.0	24.4	7.3	$17,616	$4,910	$12,706
River City Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	944 Evergreen St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	River City Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 248-3390	346	28	12.3	93.1%	21 (6.1%)	255 (73.7%)	36 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	15	1249^th of 1486 public elementary schools	15.9%		9.1	1343^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	8.6%	94	38.5		31.3	27.0	13.5	26.7	9.1	28.1	10.8	8.1		$18,140	$2,733	$15,407
Breton Downs School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Boston St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7552	459	25	18.5	6.3%	405 (88.2%)	5 (1.1%)	23 (5.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	96.3	31^st of 1486 public elementary schools	97.9%		93.2	64^th of 1470 public elementary schools	95.6%	33		66.7	81.7	71.3			76.5	76.8	69.0	79.3	56.3	$11,098	$593	$10,505
Lakeside School	Public	K-5	2325 Hall St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7553	451	23	19.4	5.3%	384 (85.1%)	7 (1.6%)	26 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	97.9	14^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.1%		95.6	42^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	97.1%	28		74.0	82.1	85.7			79.2	75.6	73.8	81.0	70.2	$11,532	$499	$11,034
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	Public	PK, KG-6	2555 Inverness Rd SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-5321	132	9	15.1	43.2%	79 (59.8%)	20 (15.2%)	15 (11.4%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.1%)	45.6	758^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.0%		52.8	649^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.9%	109		42.3	29.4	47.6			38.5		23.8	52.4	14.3	$18,178	$3,755	$14,423
Campus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Benjamin Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2535	266	15	17.8	96.6%	16 (6.0%)	196 (73.7%)	29 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)								(n/a)				14.3								$16,243	$4,399	$11,844
Wealthy School	Public	K-5	1961 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7550	462	27	17.4	8.7%	381 (82.5%)	17 (3.7%)	15 (3.2%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	91.7	84^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.5	59^th of 1470 public elementary schools	96.0%	25		75.7	79.8	56.6			77.1	75.0	55.4	66.7	40.5	$11,902	$788	$11,115
Dickinson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	448 Dickinson St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2505	244	19	12.7	93.9%	18 (7.4%)	97 (39.8%)	113 (46.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.1%)								(n/a)	38.5			9.7								$19,039	$4,304	$14,736
Brookside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2505 Madison Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2242	280	13	21.5	85.4%	42 (15.0%)	135 (48.2%)	80 (28.6%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	10.6	1328^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.6%					(n/a)		22.0		11.8			15.2					$15,435	$4,100	$11,335
KenOSha Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1353 Van Auken St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2696	123	6	19.8	85.4%	10 (8.1%)	77 (62.6%)	24 (19.5%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	15.5	1243^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	16.4%		18.5	1182^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	19.6%	61		19.2	31.3	26.7			11.1	16.7		25.0		$16,235	$4,357	$11,878

Frequently Asked Questions about Mulick Park Elementary School

How many students attend Mulick Park Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Mulick Park Elementary School.

What district is Mulick Park Elementary School in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Mulick Park Elementary School?

Students at Mulick Park Elementary School are 69% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Mulick Park Elementary School a good school?

Mulick Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Mulick Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mulick Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alger Middle School
Middle : Blandford School
Middle : Center for Economicology
Middle : John Ball Park Zoo School
High : City MiddleHigh
High : Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
High : Innovation Central High
High : Ottawa Hills High School

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