Summary:
Zip code 49512 is home to just one middle school, Crestwood Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Kentwood Public Schools district, with an enrollment of 700 students.
For parents considering this area, Crestwood Middle School stands out as a solid, above-average option despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 73% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. The school holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th-70th percentile statewide, placing it above the median for Michigan middle schools. Academically, it consistently outperforms its district average in nearly every subject and grade level. In English Language Arts, 6th and 7th graders score 41.5% and 43% proficient respectively, both exceeding state averages. Math proficiency in 6th and 7th grades also beats district and state averages. The school's biggest strength is 8th-grade PSAT Math, where proficiency reached 37.1% in the most recent year, well above the district's 28.9% and the state's 33.2%. However, 8th-grade science is a weak spot, with only 34.1% proficient compared to the state's 39.2%.
One notable pattern is year-over-year volatility in math scores, with 8th-grade PSAT Math dropping from 43.7% to 37.1% between school years, while 7th-grade math improved from 33% to 37.4%. Chronic absenteeism sits at 24.9%, slightly better than the district and state averages. The school invests heavily in students, spending $18,139 per pupil with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 to 1. Overall, Crestwood Middle School offers strong literacy instruction and targeted math support, making it a competitive choice within the Kentwood Public Schools district, though families should be aware of the science gap and fluctuating math performance.
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