Gerald R. Ford Middle School serves 266 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)3%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
78%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Middle School?
266 students attend Gerald R. Ford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gerald R. Ford Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald R. Ford Middle School?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald R. Ford Middle School offer ?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gerald R. Ford Middle School part of?
Gerald R. Ford Middle School is part of Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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