C+
Average
60/100

Kenowa Hills Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3950 HENDERSHOT AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
602
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−6 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%35%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts46th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -8 pts, math -8 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts20th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income32%20%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3950 HENDERSHOT AVE NW
City Grand Rapids
ZIP Code 49544
District 2620280
NCES School ID 262028005706
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49544

Understanding the community around Kenowa Hills Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,250
Per Capita Income $37,068
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $232,900
Median Rent $1,076
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
View full data for ZIP 49544 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kenowa Hills Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.3%
Hispanic/Latino 20.1%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Black 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 602
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kenowa Hills Middle School?
Kenowa Hills Middle School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Middle School?
Kenowa Hills Middle School has 602 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Kenowa Hills Middle School serve?
Kenowa Hills Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kenowa Hills Middle School receive per student?
Kenowa Hills Middle School receives $17,633 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kenowa Hills Middle School in 49544 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,519
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,412
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
38.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026