Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks 575 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is a public middle school serving 173 students in grades 6-8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 38.15% White, 26.01% African American, and 26.59% Hispanic students. However, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 21.1% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% statewide. The school also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.4% to 28.9% in recent years, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, such as Alger Middle School, Riverside Middle School, and Burton Middle School, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle generally performs better academically. However, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with White students consistently outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively high per-student spending level, which could present opportunities for improvement if the resources are effectively utilized.

Detail:

Public 6-8

272 Pearl St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5351

(616) 819-3600

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
575^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,473

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.2%

Hispanic:

26.6%

African American:

26.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.18. (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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), Hispanic (26.6%), African American (26%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is 18.2, which is the 4^th best among 5 middle schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is $17,473. 4 middle schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 575^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White 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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	38.73	480^th	792	39.4%
2021	43.35	346^th	675	48.7%
2022	47.37	372^nd	776	52.1%
2023	44.92	456^th	883	48.4%
2024	34.18	575^th	897	35.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	44.94	373^rd	691	46.0%
2023	38.65	505^th	825	38.8%
2024	34.28	548^th	836	34.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	35.26	429^th	658	34.8%
2021	50.60	204^th	521	60.8%
2022	34.41	434^th	657	33.9%
2023	42.91	413^th	770	46.4%
2024	24.83	582^nd	771	24.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	34.73	426^th	639	33.3%
2022	57.38	228^th	658	65.3%
2023	38.42	472^nd	776	39.2%
2024	37.34	490^th	786	37.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.51	213^th	246	13.4%
2024	20.55	225^th	257	12.5%

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Rank History for White students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	55.78	240^th	624	61.5%
2021	52.67	240^th	577	58.4%
2022	76.14	116^th	638	81.8%
2023	79.90	108^th	688	84.3%
2024	53.13	278^th	701	60.3%

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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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	91	25	4	44	0	11	175
2020	92	28	4	48	1	15	188
2021	82	39	2	49	1	12	185
2022	87	37	1	40	0	10	175
2023	66	45	0	46	0	16	173

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	175	8.5	20.5	44.6
2020	188	9.8	19.1	60.6
2021	185	11.0	16.8	63.8
2022	175	11.0	15.9	56.6
2023	173	9.5	18.2	59

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	175	8.5	20.5	44.6
2020	188	9.8	19.1	60.6
2021	185	11.0	16.8	63.8
2022	175	11.0	15.9	56.6
2023	173	9.5	18.2	59

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,110 (10.5%)	$9,415 (89.4%)	$10,526
2020	$1,157 (10.4%)	$9,986 (89.6%)	$11,143
2021	$1,792 (15.1%)	$10,062 (84.9%)	$11,854
2022	$4,309 (28.1%)	$11,008 (71.9%)	$15,317
2023	$5,184 (29.7%)	$12,290 (70.3%)	$17,473

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 480^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 456^th of 883 Middle schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	31.7	27.7	4%
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%
6th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	30	17	13%
6th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	16.2	13.4	2.8%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	31.6	40	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	23.9	24.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	28.1	26.8	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	15	15.4	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	33.3	24.6	8.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	15.9	14.9	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	54.4	59.6	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	43.1	43.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle)	31.6	28.1	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	23.4	18.9	4.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	173	1.1%
African American	25	45	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	44	46	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	66	27.5%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	59%	14.4%

Schools Near Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle	Public	6-8	272 Pearl St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3600	173	10	18.2	59.0%	66 (38.2%)	45 (26.0%)	46 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)	34.2	575^th of 897 public middle schools	35.9%		44.9	456^th of 883 public middle schools	48.4%	119	64.8	24.1	21.1	15.7	15.8	13.7	37.0	29.6	$17,473	$5,184	$12,290
John Ball Park Zoo School	Public	6	1300 Fulton St W	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-3344	59	2	25.6	39.0%	45 (76.3%)	4 (6.8%)	6 (10.2%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)								(n/a)			70.4		48.1				$16,187	$4,469	$11,718
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1525 Mount Mercy Dr NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3322	189	13	14.2	91.0%	25 (13.2%)	72 (38.1%)	75 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	4.3	892^nd of 897 public middle schools	0.6%		10.7	798^th of 883 public middle schools	9.6%	94	15.1		4.9	4.9			10.8		$22,042	$5,479	$16,562
Center for Economicology	Public	6	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	59	3	22.3	37.3%	31 (52.5%)	7 (11.9%)	15 (25.4%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)								(n/a)			82.8		56.9				$12,661	$4,571	$8,090
Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	1335 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 452-3296	358	21	17.1	91.9%	36 (10.1%)	29 (8.1%)	281 (78.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	12.2	801^st of 897 public middle schools	10.7%		14.1	758^th of 883 public middle schools	14.2%	43	41.9	5.1	15.0	16.2	2.5	11.1	18.4	8.7	$14,886	$1,719	$13,167
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	265 Eleanor St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2969	248	16	15.5	89.1%	41 (16.5%)	131 (52.8%)	49 (19.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.7%)	4.6	887^th of 897 public middle schools	1.1%		11.9	782^nd of 883 public middle schools	11.4%	105	22.2			6.3			8.5		$20,889	$5,346	$15,542
Burton Middle School	Public	6-8	2133 Buchanan Ave SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2269	482	27	17.5	89.0%	10 (2.1%)	115 (23.9%)	341 (70.7%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	4.4	891^st of 897 public middle schools	0.7%		5.2	870^th of 883 public middle schools	1.5%	21	15.9	3.6	2.4	4.0		3.6	7.9	2.9	$17,908	$5,272	$12,636
Alger Middle School	Public	6-8	921 Alger St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6200	342	17	20.3	94.7%	31 (9.1%)	239 (69.9%)	54 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	4.6	889^th of 897 public middle schools	0.9%		5.3	866^th of 883 public middle schools	1.9%	23	18.3		10.6	5.4		2.3	2.7		$19,291	$5,935	$13,356
East Grand Rapids Middle School	Public	6-8	2425 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-7551	652	33	19.7	7.8%	531 (81.4%)	14 (2.1%)	37 (5.7%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.4%)	97.5	11^th of 897 public middle schools	98.8%		98	10^th of 883 public middle schools	98.9%	1	92.0	75.0	63.4	73.4	66.2	64.4	68.8	63.8	$12,554	$632	$11,922
Blandford School	Public	6	3143 Milo St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-2555	60	3	23.0	33.3%	47 (78.3%)	2 (3.3%)	5 (8.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)								(n/a)			75.0		71.7				$15,954	$4,701	$11,252

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle

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How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle.

Is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle a good school?

Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks 575^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?

Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle are 38% White, 27% Hispanic, 26% African American, 9% Two or more races.

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