East Grand Rapids Public Schools
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools is a school district located within East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1841, the district limits mirror the city limits except for a small grouping of homes north of the city. Standard and Poors has reported that "none of Michigan's school districts report higher excelling rates."[1]
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[edit] Facts
The East Grand Rapids Public School system consists of five schools:
- Breton Downs Elementary School
- Lakeside Elementary School
- Wealthy Elementary School
- East Grand Rapids Middle School
- East Grand Rapids High School
- The current superintendent of East Grand Rapids public schools is Dr. Sara Shubel, who began her tenure in the fall of 2006[2].
- According to SchoolMatters.com[1], East Grand Rapids Public Schools enrolled 2,903 students in 2005, making it rather small by state standards [3].
- EGRPS Spent $8,055/Student (average) in 2004[4].
- Over 9000 students participate in the ACT and SAT tests[5].
[edit] Demographics
94.5% Caucasian; 2.4% African American; 1.8% Asian; 1.2% Hispanic; 0.1% Native American[6]
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- EGR's administration building is now named the James E. Morse Administration Center (formerly Woodcliff Administration Building), named after the recently-retired former superintendent, Dr. James Morse[7].
- The school district prides itself in athletic achievement having won 105 state championships in its history, a Lower Peninsula record.
- East Grand Rapids' school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is Paul the Pioneer. The school fight song is Onward East to the tune of On Wisconsin.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- East Grand Rapids Public Schools (Official Home Page)
- Standard and Poors analysis of EGR Public Schools
