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.
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