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Alger Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 · (616) 819-6200 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
314
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Alger Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47.9%
Location
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921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 693
Grade 799
Grade 8122
Enrollment over time
361’20
362’21
342’22
358’23
314’24
Down 13% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 63%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 9%White 9%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.