Top Rankings
Northview School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,073 students in Northview School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Northview School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,073 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northview School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
9%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,735 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,723
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,735
$17,693
Best Northview School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
North Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Northview Next Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Northview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
East Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3940 Suburban Shores Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Highlands School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Gr: 5-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northview School District?
Northview School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,073 students.
What is the rank of Northview School District?
Northview School District is ranked #221 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northview School District?
70% of Northview School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northview School District?
Northview School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Northview School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,735 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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