At a glance
Reported students
634
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Kenowa Hills Middle School: 634 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Kenowa Hills Middle School
Kenowa Hills Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Kenowa Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 634 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kenowa Hills Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.9 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 1 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
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black4.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Zinser Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Kenowa Hills High School
High · Grades 09–12
876 reported students
Alpine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
323 reported students
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
High · Grades 09–12
99 reported students
Public schools near Kenowa Hills Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–06 | 60 | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Creek Middle School Middle · Comstock Park Public Schools | 06–08 | 385 | 4.2 mi |
| Westwood Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 176 | 4.8 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 227 | 5 mi |
| Center for Economicology Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–06 | 60 | 5.4 mi |
| John Ball Park Zoo School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–06 | 58 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kenowa Hills Middle School
What grades does Kenowa Hills Middle School serve?
Kenowa Hills Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kenowa Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Middle School?
Kenowa Hills Middle School reported 634 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 634 students and 36.9 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 Kenowa Hills Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kenowa Hills Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kenowa Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kenowa Hills Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% 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 Kenowa Hills Middle School in?
Kenowa Hills Middle School is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kenowa Hills Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blandford School (2.8 mi), Mill Creek Middle School (4.2 mi), Westwood Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.