At a glance
Reported students
175
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle: 175 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 178
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Grand Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 175 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.6%
- Hispanic28%
- Black23.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
176 reported students
Riverside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
227 reported students
Blandford School
Middle · Grades 06–06
60 reported students
Center for Economicology
Middle · Grades 06–06
60 reported students
John Ball Park Zoo School
Middle · Grades 06–06
58 reported students
Alger Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
314 reported students
Public schools near Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball Park Zoo School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–06 | 58 | 1.3 mi |
| Westwood Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 176 | 1.6 mi |
| Center for Economicology Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–06 | 60 | 2.1 mi |
| Lee Middle School Middle · Godfrey-Lee Public Schools | 06–08 | 346 | 2.6 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 227 | 2.7 mi |
| Burton Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 488 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
What grades does Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle serve?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle reported 175 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 178 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 175 students and 9.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle in?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Ball Park Zoo School (1.3 mi), Westwood Middle School (1.6 mi), Center for Economicology (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.