Gerald R. Ford Academic Center

Gerald R. Ford Academic Center

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
851 Madison Ave SE,  Grand Rapids, MI
Southeast Community Association Neighborhood
Grand Rapids Public Schools
5.0
289 Students
C
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jerry Mccomb
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Black
53.9%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
3%
Two or more races
1.7%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
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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