Alger Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Grand Rapids Public Schools

362 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Roderick Wade

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
3%

Reading Proficiency
13%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

13%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15%

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

359:1

Student Diversity

Male

56.4%

Female

43.6%

Black

69.9%

Hispanic

15.8%

White

9.1%

Two or more races

4.4%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

3/29/2023

This school need help They have mice They have roachesNo safety

1.0 parent

8/4/2017

I rate the school scale of one through 10 I give the school a one

1.0 other

2/21/2015

Such poor MEAP scores -Don't blame anything except parents not participating in child's life and education with formation, discipline, etc. Parental participation should be mandatory and enforced in this school. WHO is going to want to voluntarily send a child to such a school?

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Sherry Zuidema

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32 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$275,000 Price

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Attendance Zone

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List Price Range

$176K - $404K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$293,477

Median Lot Size

5,445 Sq Ft

% Renters

23%

Average Household Income

$77,884

% of College Grads

43.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,355 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

33.8%

Homes for Sale

$349,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,451 Sq Ft

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New 13 days ago

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Bellabay Realty (North)

(616) 310-6002

$257,250

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,387 Sq Ft

2101 Linden Ave SE

Own your future in Grand Rapids with this brand-new, modern home! Thoughtfully designed for comfort, style, and efficiency, this move-in-ready home features quality craftsmanship and designer finishes. Choose from five unique models to fit your lifestyle. Offered through the Dwelling Place Community...

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Keller Williams GR North

(616) 219-2906

$245,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
884 Sq Ft

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Unit 194

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(616) 326-3898

$325,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,398 Sq Ft

615 Logan St SE
New 5 days ago

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(616) 378-8636

$400,000

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$489,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,124 Sq Ft

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$180,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,681 Sq Ft

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(616) 319-2628

$609,500

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,965 Sq Ft

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Unit 4

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(616) 300-2568

$425,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,289 Sq Ft

124 Campau Cir NW
Unit 1710

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$525,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,791 Sq Ft

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6 Beds
5 Baths
3,083 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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C-

Ottawa Hills Park

Baseball/Softball
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Baseball/Softball
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Tennis

Cheseboro Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

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Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area

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Baseball/Softball
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Picnic Area

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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

Alger Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. Alger Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $293,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ottawa Hills High School, Godwin Heights Senior High School, Southwest Middlehigh School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alger Middle School.

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