Gerald R. Ford Academic Center located at 851 Madison Ave. SE is ranked third out of the 25 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids area. As a magnet school, it offers specialized instruction and programs not available at other schools in the district. This school provides classes for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and its current population is 305 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1, students are afforded the attention and care they need without being overwhelmed by class size.
Gerald R. Ford Academic Center offers a culture in which students are encouraged to focus on the importance of a college education and prepare to attend college by building good study habits and practicing leadership skills.
The Grand Rapids Area Public Schools District also offers more than 40 athletic and after-school programs at no cost to students through the support of the Great Sports, Great Kids program.
When looking for a neighborhood, education can be an important deciding factor. In the Madison Area, you can be confident in Gerald R. Ford Academic Center as a solid choice.
Gerald R. Ford Academic Center
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
851 Madison Ave SE,
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Jerry Mccomb
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Black
53.9%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/19/2023
I personally really enjoyed being at this school. The teachers were nice and most of the students as well. The school is very engaging with the students and parents, keeping them updated and talking to them about their child and how to help them progress. They have great specials (classes) as well!...
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List Price Range
$143K - $328K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$237,363
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$52,660
% of College Grads
17.2%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
1,556 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
86.2%
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Gerald R. Ford Academic Center is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 289 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Gerald R. Ford Academic Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $237,363. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwest Middlehigh School, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, Empower U, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.