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East Grand Rapids School District (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

East Grand Rapids School District

2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3111
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

East Grand Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,984 students in East Grand Rapids School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Grand Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in East Grand Rapids School District are East Grand Rapids High School, Lakeside School and East Grand Rapids Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. East Grand Rapids School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,984 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Grand Rapids School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#7 out of 862 school districts
(Top 1%)
67%
35%
78%
45%
72%
38%
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,528
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,864
$17,782

Best East Grand Rapids School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Wealthy School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1961 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,984 students.
What is the rank of East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District is ranked #7 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Grand Rapids School District?
83% of East Grand Rapids School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Grand Rapids School District?
East Grand Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Grand Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,984 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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