Goodwillie Environmental School

8400 2 Mile Rd Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 103 students in grades 5-6, Goodwillie Environmental School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Goodwillie Environmental School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Goodwillie Environmental School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
103 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Goodwillie Environmental School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodwillie Environmental School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#51 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
35%
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75-79%
45%
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70-79%
38%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
88%
63%
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.22
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(22-23)
3.9%
33.3%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goodwillie Environmental School's ranking?
Goodwillie Environmental School is ranked #51 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Goodwillie Environmental School?
103 students attend Goodwillie Environmental School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Goodwillie Environmental School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodwillie Environmental School?
Goodwillie Environmental School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Goodwillie Environmental School offer ?
Goodwillie Environmental School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goodwillie Environmental School part of?
Goodwillie Environmental School is part of Forest Hills School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Best 5/6 experience possible for young students! Education going far beyond just four walls. Expectations of the students run high and the excellent, nurturing staff help the students reach those expectations.
- Posted by Parent - ruppr

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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