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Baldwin Heights School

Public | K-5 | 520 students

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Posted August 12, 2012

Baldwin Heights is an amazing school. The staff is supportive and are really there for the students. The principal is very involved and the PTO is outstanding! It's nice to be a part of this school and community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2012

As a new parent to Baldwin Heights this year I have to say that I am VERY impressed with the excellent teachers and strong leadership. The school truly is on the cutting edge of technology and preparing my child for the future. The staff have obviously worked very hard to create a positive culture where ALL children feel safe. I could not be more pleased with Baldwin Heights and all it has done for our son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2012

I couldn't be more pleased with Baldwin Heights. The school is amazing and the staff is very friendly. It is simply the best school in this entire area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2012

Baldwin Heights is an incredible place to work. As a staff member here, I see the efforts of our parents and students every day. We ALL work together as a team for the benefit of each student who walks through those doors. We truly are a school family.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 21, 2011

I only have 1 word to describe Baldwin Heights - EXCELLENCE. They make it a priority in everything they do. The teachers, principal, secretaries, lunch aids, right down to the custodian. They take pride in themselves and in their building. It is truly a family atmosphere and we couldn't be happier with the quality of our child's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

It's a great school, full of great people! The staff is wonderful, they are so loving and they put 150% into their jobs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

I love it at Baldwin! They have great teachers. They only thing I do NOT like is the art teacher she 'grades' there art which i think is wrong. Other then that is a perfect school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

We are very happy with the quality of all of the programs that Baldwin provides. The teachers are excellent and the parents are very involved in their childrens education.
—Submitted by Lisa Gilewski-Timmerman, a parent


Posted April 15, 2004

I think Baldwin does a great job working to meet the needs of its students. We have had a great experience with everyone involved in the educational process.
—Submitted by Tom Hallock, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

82 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

82 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 70%
Hispanic 6% 6%
Asian 1% 3%
Black 1% 19%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Michael Walsh
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (616) 754-0272

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

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More from this school
  • Baldwin Heights Elementary School consists of grades K-5 with a student population of almost 520 students. Many devoted and caring staff members make student learning their number one priority which helps us create a caring, safe and fun learning environment for students to be involved in. We are very proud of our exceptional staff, school, and students. We are fortunate to have exemplary, updated facilities and our building technology is state-of-the-art. New computers in our lab and classrooms, wireless technology throughout the building, a pilot program of mobile devices, along with projectors and telephones in every room keep students and staff on the cutting edge. These tools paired with an extensive digital video network give teachers the tools required to educate our students in the 21st Century classroom. Baldwin Heights is a great place to learn because of the efforts that transpire on a daily basis.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Greenville Middle School
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821 West Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
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