Middle Schools in Godwin Heights Public Schools


Summary:

Godwin Heights Public Schools operates a single middle school, Godwin Heights Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, consistently falls below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, indicating significant academic challenges for the student population.

Godwin Heights Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is substantially higher than the state average. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 22.3% to 25.6%, compared to state averages of 38.6% to 39.2%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 15.6% to 16.1%, compared to state averages of 31.5% to 33.3%. The school's performance on science and social studies assessments also lags behind state benchmarks. While the school's PSAT scores in ELA are slightly above the state average, its mathematics proficiency on the PSAT is significantly lower than the state average.

The high percentage of students (92.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Godwin Heights Middle School suggests that the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($18,332) and a student-teacher ratio of 18.1, the academic performance data indicates that the school is struggling to effectively translate these resources into improved student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and targeted academic interventions, will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Godwin Heights Middle School.

District Detail

 15 36th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-2101

 (616) 252-2090

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,928

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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