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Grandville Middle School

3535 WILSON AVE SW, GRANDVILLE, MI 49418Grandville Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–08Non-Charter
830
Students
Total enrolled
$19,061
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 830 students in grades 03–08 in GRANDVILLE, Michigan.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,061 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Grandville Middle School is a large middle in GRANDVILLE, Michigan, serving grades 03–08 with 830 students. The district invests $19,061 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Grandville Middle School

830
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution433 male · 397 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 301 students
Student Composition
72%
13%
Asian4%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261647005380

Academic Outcomes at Grandville Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49418

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,061Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,061
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,387
Student Support$3,622
Administration$2,287
Operations$2,859
Other$1,906
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,061 spent per student, an estimated $8,444 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
41%
State government
50.7%
Local (property tax)
40.8%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,061/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grandville Grand View Elementary SchoolGrandville Century Park Learning CenterGrandville Cummings Elementary SchoolGrandville South Elementary School
+3 more
↓
High School
Grandville High SchoolGrandville Education Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades03 – 08
Location—
CountyKent County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGrandville Public Schools →
Phone: (616)254-6612
NCES ID: 261647005380
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRANDVILLE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Grandville Public Schools
High
Grandville High School
1,767 students · 09–12
● 48 opp32% FRL
Elem
Grandville Grand View Elementary School
654 students · PK–06
● 48 opp33% FRL
Elem
Grandville Century Park Learning Center
545 students · PK–06
● 48 opp30% FRL
Elem
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
474 students · PK–06
31% FRL
Elem
Grandville South Elementary School
356 students · PK–06
● 48 opp29% FRL
Elem
Grandville East Elementary School
313 students · PK–06
● 48 opp59% FRL
Elem
Grandville West Elementary School
300 students · PK–06
● 48 opp44% FRL
Elem
Grandville Central Elementary School
239 students · PK–06
● 48 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3535 WILSON AVE SW, GRANDVILLE, MI 49418
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.