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Godwin Heights Public Schools


At a glance
505thof 613 Michigan districts▲ 7
Better than 17% of Michigan districts
15 36th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-2101
·(616) 252-2090·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 17.6% of districts
5
Schools
1,928
Students
Top rankedGodwin Heights Middle School584th of 890 Michigan middle schools
Biggest riser
Godwin Heights Senior High School up 88 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
West Godwin Elementary School 14.5 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Summary:

The Godwin Heights Public Schools district in Michigan serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a district that is struggling to provide high-quality education, with consistently low performance across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Among the standout schools, West Godwin Elementary School has the highest SchoolDigger rating in the district and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to better student outcomes. Godwin Heights Middle School also shows promise, with above-average English Language Arts proficiency rates. However, the district's two high schools, Godwin Heights Senior High School and Godwin Heights Learning Center, both have graduation rates and dropout rates that are concerning.

The data also reveals systemic challenges across the district, with all schools serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population and struggling with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and other performance issues. Addressing these challenges and leveraging the strengths of individual schools could be crucial in improving outcomes for the students of Godwin Heights Public Schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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