Grand River Academy School District

28111 8 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152-2359
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 727 students in Grand River Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Grand River Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
727 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand River Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#559 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
34%
45%
20-24%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
79%
18%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,333 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,037 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,333
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,037
$17,782

Best Grand River Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28111 8 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(248) 893-6100
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand River Academy School District?
Grand River Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Grand River Academy School District?
Grand River Academy School District is ranked #562 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand River Academy School District?
79% of Grand River Academy School District students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand River Academy School District?
Grand River Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand River Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,037 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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