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Best Schools in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,587 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Garfield Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
The top high schools in Garfield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 466 Students
2. Godwin Heights Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. Ottawa Hills High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
The top middle schools in Garfield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Godwin Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 389 Students
2. Alger Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Burton Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
The top elementary schools in Garfield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Godwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 407 Students
2. Dickinson Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 244 Students
3. Brookside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
4. Burton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
5. Buchanan Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
6. Cesar E Chavez Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
7. West Godwin Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI has a total population of 17,353 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
How many schools are in Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI?
Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,587 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield Park perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Garfield Park score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Garfield Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield Park?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations