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East Grand Rapids Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

East Grand Rapids Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving 662 students in grades 6-8 in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 24 out of 890 Michigan middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Grand Rapids Middle School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies. The school's PSAT performance is also outstanding, with 93.8% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68.4% in Mathematics. This consistent high performance has earned the school a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in Michigan.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Burton Middle School and Alger Middle School in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, East Grand Rapids Middle School stands out with significantly higher academic proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. This highlights the exceptional quality of education at East Grand Rapids Middle School and its commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment for its students.

710

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,149

Per pupil spending ?

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2425 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3118

(616) 235-7551

District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Students who attend East Grand Rapids Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Grand Rapids High School

Feeder schools for East Grand Rapids Middle School:

Elementary:	Breton Downs School
	Lakeside School
	Wealthy School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

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

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (71% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Michigan middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Michigan avg41%

24^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	96.4	24 of 890	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	11 of 897	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	10 of 883	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.8	10 of 776	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	6 of 675	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.7	15 of 792	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	13 of 838	98.4%	★★★★★
2017	95.5	23 of 821	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	96.0	27 of 894	97.0%	★★★★★
2015	96.5	23 of 919	97.5%	★★★★★
2014	95.8	14 of 921	98.5%	★★★★★
2013	95.4	21 of 919	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	94.4	32 of 900	96.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.2	35 of 858	95.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.7	56 of 851	93.4%	★★★★★
2009	86.9	35 of 847	95.9%	★★★★★
2008	88.1	25 of 839	97.0%	★★★★★
2007	89.9	13 of 823	98.4%	★★★★★
2006	89.3	24 of 806	97.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	14 of 789	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	12 of 771	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	17 of 770	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	14 of 657	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	13 of 521	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	17 of 658	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	13 of 794	98.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	52 of 265	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	48 of 257	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	40 of 246	83.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	93.0	28 of 832	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	12 of 836	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	7 of 825	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	9 of 691	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	14 of 672	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	76.5	119 of 815	85.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	34 of 798	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	16 of 786	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	98.3	3 of 776	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	4 of 658	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	97.8	5 of 540	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.2	16 of 639	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.6	11 of 797	98.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	9 of 190	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	6 of 176	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	2 of 163	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	1 of 65	98.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	53 of 244	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.2	8 of 201	96.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.5	19 of 696	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	12 of 701	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	7 of 688	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	7 of 638	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	6 of 577	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	15 of 624	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	14 of 678	97.9%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)80th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies84%+38 vs state

Science77%+36 vs state

Mathematics68%+38 vs state

English Language Arts63%+24 vs state

Math62%+29 vs state

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Schools Near East Grand Rapids Middle 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 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th 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
East Grand Rapids Middle School	Public	6-8	2425 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-7551	710	37	19.3	7.7%	580 (81.7%)	10 (1.4%)	42 (5.9%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.3%)	96.4	24^th of 890 public middle schools	97.3%		97.5	11^th of 897 public middle schools	98.8%	13	93.8	68.4		64.4	62.0		65.5	57.1		77.4		84.5	$13,149	$342	$12,807
Alger Middle School	Public	6-8	921 Alger St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6200	314	20	16.0	89.2%	28 (8.9%)	198 (63.1%)	56 (17.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.2%)	4.7	882^nd of 890 public middle schools	0.9%		4.6	889^th of 897 public middle schools	0.9%	7	23.0	3.5		6.3	7.1					9.6		7.1	$22,505	$7,322	$15,183
Northern Trails 56 School	Public	5-6	3777 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8990	520	29	17.7	17.7%	346 (66.5%)	28 (5.4%)	60 (11.5%)	47 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.3%)								(n/a)			72.1	70.0		57.9	58.2		63.8		54.9		$13,965	$2,078	$11,887
Northern Hills Middle School	Public	7-8	3775 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8650	515	29	18.0	15.3%	345 (67.0%)	33 (6.4%)	52 (10.1%)	51 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.6%)	96.8	17^th of 890 public middle schools	98.1%		96.7	21^st of 897 public middle schools	97.7%	4	93.7	69.8			66.9			65.4		72.3		74.5	$14,280	$614	$13,665
Burton Middle School	Public	6-8	2133 Buchanan Ave SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2269	488	26	19.1	77.9%	13 (2.7%)	107 (21.9%)	358 (73.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	5.2	875^th of 890 public middle schools	1.7%		4.4	891^st of 897 public middle schools	0.7%	16	25.3	4.2		3.8	5.4			2.6		10.2		12.9	$20,581	$6,146	$14,435
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle	Public	6-8	272 Pearl St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3600	175	10	18.2	64.6%	57 (32.6%)	41 (23.4%)	49 (28.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (14.3%)	17.3	724^th of 890 public middle schools	18.7%		34.2	575^th of 897 public middle schools	35.9%	149	50.9	5.5		16.1	20.0		14.5	20.0		14.3		19.6	$19,932	$5,152	$14,780
Center for Economicology	Public	6	1720 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2380	60	2	25.5	40.0%	29 (48.3%)	7 (11.7%)	20 (33.3%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)				67.8			59.3						$15,694	$5,087	$10,607
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	5810 Ada Dr SE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8750	488	25	19.5	12.3%	407 (83.4%)	9 (1.8%)	23 (4.7%)	29 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	98.4	3^rd of 890 public middle schools	99.7%		97.4	14^th of 897 public middle schools	98.4%	11	92.8	81.2			74.4			70.6		81.2		82.4	$13,964	$656	$13,308
Godwin Heights Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Wexford St SE	Grand Rapids	49548	Kent County	Godwin Heights Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 252-2070	382	23	16.5	94.8%	47 (12.3%)	73 (19.1%)	229 (59.9%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	32.4	584^th of 890 public middle schools	34.4%		25.7	657^th of 897 public middle schools	26.8%	73	68.9	25.9		22.3	25.6		16.1	15.6		27.5		37.6	$18,332	$3,043	$15,289
Crestwood Middle School	Public	6-8	2674 44th St SE	Grand Rapids	49512	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 455-1200	700	42	16.8	73.1%	163 (23.3%)	242 (34.6%)	102 (14.6%)	140 (20.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.1%)	63.8	268^th of 890 public middle schools	69.9%		59	292^nd of 897 public middle schools	67.4%	24	65.9	43.7		43.5	41.0		35.5	33.0		40.4		51.5	$17,165	$2,294	$14,871

Frequently Asked Questions about East Grand Rapids Middle School

What district is East Grand Rapids Middle School in?

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of East Grand Rapids Middle School?

Students at East Grand Rapids Middle School are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is East Grand Rapids Middle School a good school?

Yes! East Grand Rapids Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 890 Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend East Grand Rapids Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 710 students attended East Grand Rapids Middle School.

What high school do graduates of East Grand Rapids Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Grand Rapids Middle School usually go on to attend East Grand Rapids High School

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