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Jenison Junior High School

8295 20TH AVE, JENISON, MI 49428Jenison Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
752
Students
Total enrolled
$19,372
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 752 students in grades 07–08 in JENISON, Michigan.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,372 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jenison Junior High School is a large middle in JENISON, Michigan, serving grades 07–08 with 752 students. The district invests $19,372 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Jenison Junior High School

752
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution401 male · 351 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 213 students
Student Composition
81%
10%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261983000978

Academic Outcomes at Jenison Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49428

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,372Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,372
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,524
Student Support$3,681
Administration$2,325
Operations$2,906
Other$1,937
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,372 spent per student, an estimated $8,582 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
29%
State government
60.6%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,372/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
Rosewood SchoolBauerwood SchoolSandy Hill SchoolBursley School
+4 more
↓
High School
Jenison High SchoolJenison International Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyOttawa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJenison Public Schools →
Phone: (616)457-1402
NCES ID: 261983000978
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JENISON 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.

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● 53 opp25% FRL
Elem
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Elem
Bauerwood School
488 students · KG–06
● 53 opp25% FRL
Elem
Sandy Hill School
424 students · KG–06
● 53 opp44% FRL
Elem
Bursley School
411 students · KG–06
● 53 opp46% FRL
Elem
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Elem
Pinewood School
344 students · KG–06
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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
8295 20TH AVE, JENISON, MI 49428
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.