Grandville Public Schools

The Grandville Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 66 out of 613 in Michigan and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Grandville Central Elementary School consistently performs at the top of the district and state, with 70-78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. It has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 87th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools. Grandville South Elementary School also performs very well, with 55-71% proficiency rates in core subjects, a 4-star rating, and a rank of 219th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools. The district's flagship high school, Grandville High School, has strong academic performance, with 40-70% proficiency rates on state assessments, a 4-star rating, and a rank of 144th out of 739 Michigan high schools.

However, the district also shows some concerning trends, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 29.5% to 35.7%. Additionally, there appear to be significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools struggling to meet state averages. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 29.6% to 62.96%, suggests socioeconomic diversity within the district, which may be a factor in understanding these performance differences. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these patterns could help the district identify areas for improvement and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.