Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
287 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
66%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,777 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,286 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,777
$18,604
Spending / Student
$9,286
$17,782
Best Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District manages 1 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District is ranked #31 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District?
66% of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,286 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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