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John Ball Park Zoo School
PublicMiddleGrades 6
1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · (616) 819-3344 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
58
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Setting
City
Grades
6
What stands out about John Ball Park Zoo School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Michigan’s public schools
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency44.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts64.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 658
Enrollment over time
55’20
64’21
59’22
57’23
58’24
Up 5.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 81%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 5%Black 3%
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.