Harrison Park Academy

Summary:

Harrison Park Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, with a student population of 639 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Despite higher per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with significant challenges in student attendance, academic performance, and achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Harrison Park Academy faces particularly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.1% to 68.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 7.5% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 39.6% statewide and 22.2% in the Grand Rapids district. The school's performance is especially low for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Michigan elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Grand Rapids district, such as Coit Creative Arts Academy and Shawmut Hills School, the differences in academic performance and other key metrics are quite stark. Despite the higher per-student spending at Harrison Park Academy, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies that can improve student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1440 Davis Ave NW
       Grand Rapids, MI  49504-3195


(616) 819-2565

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1463rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,363 Help


Students who attend Harrison Park Academy usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.2%
African American:
27.5%
White:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Harrison Park Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Harrison Park Academy ranks worse than 94.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.31. (See more...)
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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 Harrison Park Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. Student population at Harrison Park Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.2%), African American (27.5%), White (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy is 18.6. 21 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Harrison Park Academy employs 34.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Park Academy is $16,363. 16 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrison Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Park Academy 1463rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Harrison Park Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Park Academy 846th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Harrison Park Academy 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 Harrison Park Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 14.91 1370th 1580 13.3%
2016 11.30 1380th 1548 10.9%
2017 14.77 1253rd 1466 14.5%
2018 16.81 1258th 1448 13.1%
2019 10.55 1277th 1408 9.3%
2021 4.20 1144th 1153 0.8%
2022 6.49 1282nd 1344 4.6%
2023 6.01 1423rd 1470 3.2%
2024 5.02 1463rd 1486 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.22 166th 270 38.5%
2019 24.22 92nd 117 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.14 374th 403 7.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 1128th 1397 19.3%
2019 17.40 996th 1134 12.2%
2021 7.72 737th 749 1.6%
2022 9.77 1035th 1099 5.8%
2023 8.07 1305th 1350 3.3%
2024 6.76 1355th 1381 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.81 1263rd 1443 12.5%
2019 5.25 1150th 1171 1.8%
2023 3.76 1313th 1321 0.6%
2024 4.23 1329th 1342 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 1189th 1446 17.8%
2019 15.83 1045th 1196 12.6%
2022 4.91 1114th 1139 2.2%
2023 7.29 1270th 1334 4.8%
2024 5.52 1318th 1347 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.73 346th 475 27.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 147th 222 33.8%
2019 27.15 63rd 86 26.7%
2022 16.42 77th 86 10.5%
2023 8.54 185th 188 1.6%
2024 15.95 184th 201 8.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.13 1209th 1253 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harrison Park Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 22.18 715th 919 22.2%
2016 14.64 756th 894 15.4%
2017 8.28 771st 821 6.1%
2018 16.29 735th 838 12.3%
2019 20.69 647th 792 18.3%
2021 12.73 618th 675 8.4%
2022 4.52 763rd 776 1.7%
2023 8.16 832nd 883 5.8%
2024 8.31 846th 897 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 74th 154 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.37 659th 815 19.1%
2019 36.93 438th 672 34.8%
2021 22.31 448th 523 14.3%
2022 5.54 678th 691 1.9%
2023 10.29 774th 825 6.2%
2024 9.40 798th 836 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.83 690th 794 13.1%
2019 20.93 541st 658 17.8%
2023 9.53 720th 770 6.5%
2024 13.29 692nd 771 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.97 658th 797 17.4%
2019 22.22 522nd 639 18.3%
2023 7.48 744th 776 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.45 311th 366 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Harrison Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 231st 266 13.2%
2019 30.62 102nd 137 25.5%
2023 8.25 240th 246 2.4%
2024 12.07 247th 257 3.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Harrison Park Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 205 199 7 417 5 0 61 0 894
2015 179 201 5 423 2 0 51 0 861
2016 165 195 6 421 3 0 55 0 845
2017 126 199 5 402 2 2 58 0 794
2018 109 186 2 391 4 0 48 0 740
2019 80 170 1 336 3 0 54 0 644
2020 78 157 1 299 0 0 51 0 586
2021 91 155 1 272 0 0 63 0 582
2022 94 223 0 288 1 0 63 0 669
2023 81 176 6 308 2 0 66 0 639

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 Harrison Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 894 56.5 15.8 90.7
2015 861 53.0 16.2 89.4
2016 845 50.0 16.9 89.9
2017 794 42.0 18.9 87.2
2018 740 44.8 16.5 90.3
2019 644 38.1 16.9 85.2
2020 586 30.8 19.0 92.8
2021 582 29.7 19.5 96
2022 669 34.5 19.3 96.6
2023 639 34.3 18.6 93.3

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 Harrison Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 894 56.5 15.8 90.7
2015 861 53.0 16.2 89.4
2016 845 50.0 16.9 89.9
2017 794 42.0 18.9 87.2
2018 740 44.8 16.5 90.3
2019 644 38.1 16.9 85.2
2020 586 30.8 19.0 92.8
2021 582 29.7 19.5 96
2022 669 34.5 19.3 96.6
2023 639 34.3 18.6 93.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrison Park Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,372 (18.6%) $10,361 (81.4%) $12,733
2020 $1,553 (12.6%) $10,822 (87.5%) $12,374
2021 $2,076 (15.7%) $11,111 (84.3%) $13,187
2022 $4,100 (27.1%) $11,021 (72.9%) $15,121
2023 $4,241 (25.9%) $12,122 (74.1%) $16,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Park Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1277th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1423rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.1%
Ranks 647th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 832nd of 883 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)19.44.5
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)28.221.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Harrison Park Academy)18.26.2
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)26.817.9
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)19.312.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)24.425.4
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Harrison Park Academy)19.313.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)17.715.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)19.78.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)26.724.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Harrison Park Academy)7.84.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)13.511.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)29.312.7
 16.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)24.926
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Harrison Park Academy)20.75.7
 15%
   6th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)16.213.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)26.810.4
 16.4%
   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%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Academy)43.827.7
 16.1%
   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 (Harrison Park Academy)16.76.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)23.418.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644639
 0.8%
African American170176
 3.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic336308
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8081
 1.3%
Two or More Races5466
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.2%93.3%
 8%


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Harrison Park Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Harrison Park Academy.

Students at Harrison Park Academy are 48% Hispanic, 28% African American, 13% White, 10% Two or more races.


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