Aberdeen Academy

Summary:

Aberdeen Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, with a student population of 234 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school serves a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 35.9% White, 34.62% African American, and 18.38% Hispanic.

Despite its diverse student population, Aberdeen Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 15.2% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 22.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 68.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, and serves a high-poverty student population, with 77.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to Aberdeen Academy's consistently low rankings, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, Aberdeen Academy's performance is particularly concerning. For example, Coit Creative Arts Academy, another school in the district, outperformed Aberdeen Academy in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency across multiple grade levels. These comparisons, along with the school's persistent underperformance, suggest that Aberdeen Academy may be failing to provide its students with the educational opportunities they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

928 Aberdeen St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3817

(616) 819-2868

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1292^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,375

Students who attend Aberdeen Academy usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.9%

African American:

34.6%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aberdeen Academy ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 14^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 12.77. (See more...)

Compare Details Aberdeen Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.19. (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 Student population at Aberdeen Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.9%), African American (34.6%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aberdeen Academy is 13, which is the 5^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen Academy is $19,375, which is the 4^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aberdeen Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen Academy 1292^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Aberdeen Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 Aberdeen Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	21.59	1269^th	1580	19.7%
2016	16.22	1302^nd	1548	15.9%
2017	7.39	1376^th	1466	6.1%
2018	12.83	1317^th	1448	9.0%
2019	25.24	1052^nd	1408	25.3%
2022	34.56	850^th	1344	36.8%
2023	17.19	1204^th	1470	18.1%
2024	12.77	1292^nd	1486	13.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	14.85	1259^th	1397	9.9%
2019	25.64	902^nd	1134	20.5%
2022	60.84	358^th	1099	67.4%
2023	24.30	1051^st	1350	22.1%
2024	15.58	1222^nd	1381	11.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.57	1241^st	1443	14.0%
2023	17.35	1106^th	1321	16.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.98	1378^th	1446	4.7%
2022	40.31	671^st	1139	41.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aberdeen Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	11.87	806^th	919	12.3%
2016	27.29	650^th	894	27.3%
2017	20.90	649^th	821	21.0%
2018	13.19	756^th	838	9.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.46	679^th	815	16.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aberdeen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.67	797^th	797	0.0%

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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 Aberdeen Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	125	114	3	43	3	1	22	311
2015	103	103	7	32	1	3	16	265
2016	74	76	6	22	1	0	28	207
2017	68	75	4	43	0	0	38	228
2018	71	82	4	36	3	0	37	233
2019	66	74	4	39	1	0	34	218
2020	65	75	3	41	2	0	19	205
2021	72	61	2	39	1	0	24	199
2022	77	73	1	50	2	0	30	233
2023	84	81	1	43	1	0	24	234

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 Aberdeen Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	311	18.7	16.6	74.9
2015	265	19.0	13.9	82.6
2016	207	14.0	14.7	74.9
2017	228	15.5	14.7	77.2
2018	233	15.2	15.3	80.3
2019	218	16.0	13.6	72.9
2020	205	13.3	15.4	82.9
2021	199	16.1	12.3	84.9
2022	233	14.9	15.6	86.7
2023	234	18.0	13.0	77.4

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 Aberdeen Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	311	18.7	16.6	74.9
2015	265	19.0	13.9	82.6
2016	207	14.0	14.7	74.9
2017	228	15.5	14.7	77.2
2018	233	15.2	15.3	80.3
2019	218	16.0	13.6	72.9
2020	205	13.3	15.4	82.9
2021	199	16.1	12.3	84.9
2022	233	14.9	15.6	86.7
2023	234	18.0	13.0	77.4

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 Aberdeen Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,690 (17.0%)	$13,170 (83.0%)	$15,860
2020	$2,739 (18.0%)	$12,489 (82.0%)	$15,228
2021	$2,455 (14.6%)	$14,374 (85.4%)	$16,829
2022	$5,028 (28.9%)	$12,349 (71.1%)	$17,377
2023	$5,258 (27.1%)	$14,118 (72.9%)	$19,375

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen Academy

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 1052^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1204^th of 1470 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Academy)	26.9	15.6	11.3%
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%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Academy)	35	30	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%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Academy)	39.1	21.1	18%
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%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Academy)	29.4	35.7	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	24.9	26	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	234	7.3%
African American	74	81	9.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	39	43	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	84	27.3%
Two or More Races	34	24	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.9%	77.4%	4.4%

Schools Near Aberdeen Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (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	PSAT Mathematics 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 Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aberdeen Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	928 Aberdeen St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2868	234	18	13.0	77.4%	84 (35.9%)	81 (34.6%)	43 (18.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)	12.8	1292^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	13.1%		17.2	1204^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.1%	88			15.2	15.4	16.7	40.0	28.6	18.2	11.5								$19,375	$5,258	$14,118
Palmer School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Palmer St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2929	178	12	14.9	84.8%	43 (24.2%)	56 (31.5%)	50 (28.1%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.4%)	18.1	1197^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.4%		24.9	1080^th of 1470 public elementary schools	26.5%	117			26.7	29.0	34.2			12.5	25.0	7.3			17.1				$17,944	$4,526	$13,418
Kent Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 Emerald Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2727	189	11	17.1	89.9%	25 (13.2%)	102 (54.0%)	43 (22.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.5%)	7.3	1407^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.3%		7.5	1386^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.7%	21			14.3	10.7				10.0					16.1				$18,026	$3,869	$14,157
North Park Montessori Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3375 Cheney Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2848	376	24	15.4	43.4%	265 (70.5%)	30 (8.0%)	35 (9.3%)	7 (1.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.3%)	58.2	576^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.2%		51.2	675^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.1%	99	89.7	44.8	46.8	46.7	54.8	47.4	57.1	40.4	35.6	23.8	28.9	35.7	61.9	65.5	26.2	55.2	$16,869	$3,447	$13,422
East Leonard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Barnett St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2525	167	13	13.1	91.6%	16 (9.6%)	90 (53.9%)	36 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (15.0%)								(n/a)																	$19,682	$5,976	$13,706
West Oakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3880 Stuyvesant Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 361-3470	255	25	10.3	54.9%	179 (70.2%)	17 (6.7%)	28 (11.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.8%)	71.2	385^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.1%		75.9	316^th of 1470 public elementary schools	78.5%	69			56.5	56.1				54.3	44.8								$17,073	$2,385	$14,688
Harrison Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1440 Davis Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2565	639	34	18.6	93.3%	81 (12.7%)	176 (27.5%)	308 (48.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.3%)	5	1463^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.5%		6	1423^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	3.2%	40	31.3		7.5	13.0	4.4	6.5	12.5	4.3	10.3		6.3	8.1	7.4	11.1			$16,363	$4,241	$12,123
Knapp Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1759 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Knapp Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 364-1100	576	37	15.3	79.0%	148 (25.7%)	231 (40.1%)	92 (16.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (17.4%)	49.3	709^th of 1486 public elementary schools	52.3%		40.5	847^th of 1470 public elementary schools	42.4%	138	48.3	31.0	28.3	52.9	55.6	31.7	51.7	35.8	41.2	25.0	26.8	36.7	51.9	37.9	32.1	20.7	$12,985	$1,893	$11,092
Orchard View Elementary School	Public	K-5	2770 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8930	407	25	16.2	23.3%	297 (73.0%)	9 (2.2%)	16 (3.9%)	56 (13.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	91.7	85^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.9	84^th of 1470 public elementary schools	94.3%	1			64.9	64.8	71.7			66.7	62.0	68.3			70.0		53.3		$16,141	$1,247	$14,894
Coit Creative Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	617 Coit Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2390	242	20	12.1	78.1%	83 (34.3%)	87 (36.0%)	41 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.0%)	38.2	881^st of 1486 public elementary schools	40.7%		24.8	1082^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	26.4%	201			50.0	33.3	39.0			48.7	12.1	20.0			31.7		15.0		$18,473	$4,108	$14,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen Academy

What district is Aberdeen Academy in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Aberdeen Academy attend?

Students who attend Aberdeen Academy usually go on to attend:

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

Is Aberdeen Academy a good school?

Aberdeen Academy ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Aberdeen Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Aberdeen Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Aberdeen Academy?

Students at Aberdeen Academy are 36% White, 35% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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