For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,229 students in Kent City Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Kent City Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,229 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kent City Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,317 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,453 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,317
$18,510
Spending / Student
$20,453
$17,693
Best Kent City Community Schools 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Kent City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Kent City Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Kent City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kent City Community Schools?
Kent City Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,229 students.
What is the rank of Kent City Community Schools?
Kent City Community Schools is ranked #403 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City Community Schools?
73% of Kent City Community Schools students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kent City Community Schools?
Kent City Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kent City Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,453 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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