Baldwin Street Middle School

Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville, MI, serves 610 students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the highly regarded Hudsonville Public School District, which ranks 21st out of 625 districts statewide.

This school is a consistent academic powerhouse, maintaining a 5-star rating for over a decade and never ranking below the 91st percentile in Michigan. What truly sets Baldwin Street apart is its exceptional performance in 8th-grade Science and Social Studies, where proficiency rates (60.1% and 69.2%) not only double the state averages but also show significant year-over-year improvement. The school also shines in 8th-grade PSAT Math, with 58.5% of students proficient—nearly double the state rate of 33.2%—indicating strong preparation for college-prep material. Attendance is another standout feature: chronic absenteeism sits at just 11.5%, less than half the state average of 27.9%, reflecting high student engagement. When compared to its district sibling, Riley Street Middle School, Baldwin Street holds a slight edge in 8th-grade Science and Social Studies, while Riley Street leads slightly in PSAT English Language Arts. Against nearby Jenison Junior High School, Baldwin Street counters Jenison's stronger PSAT Math scores with a notably lower chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting stronger overall student engagement.

While overall results are excellent, the school shows areas for attention. Special Education students saw their ranking drop to the 67th percentile, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds experienced a significant ranking decline from the 97th to the 85th percentile—still above average but worth monitoring. Notably, Baldwin Street achieves these top-tier results while spending $14,451 per student, which is less than many lower-performing neighboring schools like Lee Middle School ($18,654) and Wyoming Junior High School ($17,608). This financial efficiency, combined with academic excellence, makes Baldwin Street a compelling choice for families seeking a high-performing, well-managed middle school in the Hudsonville area.