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Breton Downs School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Breton Downs School is an exceptional elementary school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 466 students. As part of the highly-ranked East Grand Rapids Public Schools district, Breton Downs consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, currently ranked 24th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Breton Downs School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state average in M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 62.3% of 3rd graders, 81.7% of 4th graders, and 80.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.9%, 42.4%, and 44.4%, respectively. The school also excels in math, with 74% of 3rd graders, 82.9% of 4th graders, and 79.3% of 5th graders proficient or better, far surpassing the state averages of 42.7%, 39.4%, and 32.9%. Additionally, Breton Downs has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 6.4% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

When compared to nearby schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district, Breton Downs School performs similarly or slightly better in academic assessments. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 62.3% of 3rd graders at Breton Downs were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 77.8% at Lakeside School and 89.3% at Wealthy School. Overall, Breton Downs School's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and strong academic outcomes make it a highly desirable choice for families in the Grand Rapids area.

451

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,692

Per pupil spending ?

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2500 Boston St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-4787

(616) 235-7552

District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Students who attend Breton Downs School usually attend:

Middle:	East Grand Rapids Middle School
High:	East Grand Rapids High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (78% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Michigan avg39%

24^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools

4^th of 613East Grand Rapids Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	97.1	24 of 1488	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	31 of 1486	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	64 of 1470	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	81 of 1344	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	38 of 1153	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	34 of 1408	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	41 of 1448	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	96.0	23 of 1466	98.4%	★★★★★
2016	95.1	36 of 1548	97.7%	★★★★★
2015	94.8	41 of 1580	97.4%	★★★★★
2014	93.2	46 of 1533	97.0%	★★★★★
2013	94.3	33 of 1563	97.9%	★★★★★
2012	94.4	28 of 1566	98.2%	★★★★★
2011	85.2	43 of 1552	97.2%	★★★★★
2010	77.5	230 of 1552	85.2%	★★★★☆
2009	79.5	216 of 1589	86.4%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	258 of 1577	83.6%	★★★★☆
2007	77.8	247 of 1565	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.3	190 of 1545	87.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	28 of 1338	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	27 of 1342	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	69 of 1321	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	61 of 1106	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	45 of 902	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	59 of 1171	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	86 of 1443	94.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	84.8	117 of 1397	91.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	23 of 1366	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	27 of 1347	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	77 of 1334	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.1	81 of 1139	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	33 of 915	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	17 of 1196	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.5	16 of 1446	98.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.4	25 of 1206	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	37 of 1204	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.6	54 of 1198	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.1	84 of 1102	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	94.7	28 of 1005	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.2	32 of 1128	97.2%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	33 of 1253	97.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)92nd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science83%+43 vs state

Social Studies80%+51 vs state

Math79%+40 vs state

English Language Arts75%+33 vs state

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Excellent teachers all around. My two children have attended this school and we've been very pleased. Close Quote

Schools Near Breton Downs School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Breton Downs School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Boston St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7552	451	22	20.2	7.3%	396 (87.8%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	97.1	24^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.3	31^st of 1486 public elementary schools	97.9%	7			62.3	81.7	80.5			74.0	82.9	79.3			82.9		80.5		$11,692	$289	$11,403
Lakeside School	Public	K-5	2325 Hall St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7553	453	26	17.2	7.5%	376 (83.0%)	6 (1.3%)	34 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	98	14^th of 1488 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.9	14^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.1%				77.8	81.5	84.6			76.5	77.8	75.6			83.3		71.8		$12,458	$307	$12,151
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	Public	PK, KG-6	2555 Inverness Rd SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-5321	131	8	16.5	40.5%	78 (59.5%)	25 (19.1%)	12 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.5%)	39.6	871^st of 1488 public elementary schools	41.5%		45.6	758^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.0%	113			44.0	45.5	28.6	27.3		32.0	31.8				21.4				$17,550	$5,270	$12,280
Mulick Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1761 Rosewood Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2810	264	16	16.0	81.4%	31 (11.7%)	178 (67.4%)	41 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	13.6	1285^th of 1488 public elementary schools	13.6%		18.5	1191^st of 1486 public elementary schools	19.9%	94			13.2	7.9	31.0			13.2	7.9	14.0			25.0		14.3		$17,775	$5,372	$12,404
Wealthy School	Public	K-5	1961 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7550	462	25	18.5	6.9%	384 (83.1%)	17 (3.7%)	19 (4.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	97.6	18^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.8%		91.7	84^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.3%	66			89.3	76.9	81.9			85.3	71.8	67.5			78.3		77.1		$12,716	$306	$12,410
Campus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Benjamin Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2535	210	14	15.5	92.4%	16 (7.6%)	133 (63.3%)	44 (21.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.6%)	5.3	1462^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	1.7%					(n/a)				9.3	10.8				8.9								$19,206	$5,903	$13,303
Gerald Dawkins Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1050 Fisk St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Gerald Dawkins Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 281-8626	152	13	11.6	96.7%	1 (0.7%)	135 (88.8%)	10 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	18.4	1189^th of 1488 public elementary schools	20.1%					(n/a)			25.0	33.3				14.3	14.3								$30,193	$8,645	$21,547
River City Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	944 Evergreen St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	River City Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 248-3390	286	25	11.4	95.8%	12 (4.2%)	209 (73.1%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (14.3%)	21.4	1135^th of 1488 public elementary schools	23.7%		15	1249^th of 1486 public elementary schools	15.9%	114	34.6		18.8	15.2	41.4	22.9	15.8	25.0	9.1	17.2	20.0		27.6	14.3	17.2	22.2	$22,373	$4,111	$18,262
Ridge Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4120 Camelot Ridge Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Ridge Park Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 222-0093	507	32	15.8	91.3%	48 (9.5%)	334 (65.9%)	77 (15.2%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.7%)	47.2	760^th of 1488 public elementary schools	48.9%		44.6	771^st of 1486 public elementary schools	48.1%	11	75.0	32.7	36.0	32.6	58.5	42.6	36.2	34.0	16.7	37.0	31.5	39.6	33.3	46.9	31.5	53.1	$14,954	$2,616	$12,337
KenOSha Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1353 Van Auken St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2696	118	8	15.7	94.1%	14 (11.9%)	67 (56.8%)	21 (17.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.0%)								(n/a)					20.0								13.6				$17,773	$5,680	$12,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Breton Downs School

How many students attend Breton Downs School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended Breton Downs School.

What district is Breton Downs School in?

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Breton Downs School attend?

Students who attend Breton Downs School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Grand Rapids Middle School
High : East Grand Rapids High School

Is Breton Downs School a good school?

Yes! Breton Downs School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Breton Downs School?

Students at Breton Downs School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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