Crestwood Middle School

www.kentwoodps.org

700 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crestwood Middle School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth, Crestwood emphasizes the importance of community, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school benefits from being part of the diverse Kentwood community, which is known for its multicultural student body. Crestwood offers a variety of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its students. By partnering with families and the local community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.

700

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crestwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	102
Black	242
Asian	140
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
242 (34.6%)
White
163 (23.3%)
Asian
140 (20.0%)
Hispanic
102 (14.6%)
Two or More
50 (7.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)455-1200
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 250

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 229