Godwin Heights Middle School

100 WEXFORD ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548

(616)252-2070

www.godwinschools.org

382 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Godwin Heights Middle School, located at 111 36th St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a vital component of the Godwin Heights Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community, character, and lifelong learning.

As part of the wider Godwin Heights district, the middle school benefits from a centralized vision that prioritizes student engagement and technology integration. The school utilizes its website, www.godwinschools.org, to keep families informed about district-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and essential academic resources. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, a structured curriculum, and a focus on building strong relationships with students and parents, Godwin Heights Middle School strives to create a foundation where every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their personal best.

382

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Godwin Heights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	229
Black	73
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
229 (59.9%)
Black
73 (19.1%)
White
47 (12.3%)
Two or More
24 (6.3%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Godwin Heights Public Schools
Phone:	(616)252-2070
Website:	http://www.godwinschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 108