Item: Zeeland School District
Rating: 10
Author: ÿ�ճԹ�

Home > Michigan > Ottawa County

Zeeland School District

183 West Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464-1155

( shown in map)

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (616) 748-3000

Top Rankings

Zeeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

12 Schools

2,544 Schools

# Students

5,894 Students

953,641 Students

# Teachers

366 Teachers

58,885 Teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Zeeland School District	Michigan
Kind	437	120
1	400	114
2	399	116
3	383	113
4	414	115
5	476	114
6	439	115
7	471	103
8	486	99

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Zeeland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#85 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Zeeland School District
2023	#85
2022	#85
2021	#91
2019	#81
2018	#105
2017	#55
2016	#75
2015	#57
2014	#124
2013	#134
2012	#133

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

35%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	49%	35%
2022	49%	34%
2021	47%	36%
2019	55%	40%
2018	47%	37%
2017	56%	39%
2016	54%	38%
2015	54%	37%
2014	51%	41%
2013	50%	41%
2012	47%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

63%

45%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2022	63%	45%
2021	64%	48%
2019	66%	49%
2018	47%	43%
2017	68%	49%
2016	66%	50%
2015	69%	49%
2014	75%	67%
2013	72%	65%
2012	71%	64%
2011	87%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

50%

38%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2022	50%	38%
2021	32%	23%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%

81%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	92%	81%
2022	94%	81%
2021	93%	84%
2020	92%	86%
2019	94%	85%
2018	92%	85%
2017	92%	85%
2016	91%	85%
2015	92%	85%
2014	92%	84%
2013	89%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44

0.57

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	0.43	0.55
2022	0.42	0.55
2021	0.41	0.54
2020	0.40	0.53
2019	0.40	0.53
2018	0.38	0.53
2017	0.38	0.53
2016	0.37	0.52
2015	0.36	0.50
2014	0.37	0.50
2013	0.37	0.49
2012	0.35	0.49
2011	0.35	0.48
2010	0.29	0.47
2009	0.28	0.46
2008	0.27	0.46
2007	0.28	0.46
2006	0.27	0.43
2005	0.27	0.44
2004	0.25	0.43
2003	0.24	0.44
2002	0.24	0.42
2001	0.23	0.42
2000	0.22	0.40
1999	0.18	0.40
1998	0.16	0.40
1997	0.15	0.39
1996	0.14	0.39
1995	0.13	0.37
1994	0.13	0.35
1993	0.12	0.35
1992	0.12	0.35
1991	0.11	0.37

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2011)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2011	1%	1%
2001	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	4%	3%
2022	4%	3%
2021	4%	3%
2020	4%	3%
2019	4%	3%
2018	4%	3%
2017	4%	3%
2016	4%	3%
2015	4%	3%
2014	5%	3%
2013	5%	3%
2012	5%	3%
2011	5%	3%
2010	6%	3%
2009	5%	3%
2008	5%	3%
2007	6%	3%
2006	10%	2%
2005	6%	2%
2004	5%	2%
2003	5%	2%
2002	5%	2%
2001	4%	2%
2000	4%	2%
1999	3%	2%
1998	3%	2%
1997	3%	2%
1996	2%	2%
1995	2%	1%
1994	2%	1%
1993	2%	1%
1992	2%	1%
1991	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

17%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	17%	9%
2022	16%	9%
2021	15%	8%
2020	15%	8%
2019	15%	8%
2018	14%	8%
2017	14%	8%
2016	14%	7%
2015	13%	7%
2014	13%	7%
2013	12%	6%
2012	11%	6%
2011	10%	6%
2010	8%	5%
2009	8%	5%
2008	8%	5%
2007	8%	4%
2005	8%	4%
2004	8%	4%
2003	7%	4%
2002	7%	4%
2001	7%	4%
2000	7%	3%
1999	6%	3%
1998	5%	3%
1997	5%	3%
1996	5%	3%
1995	5%	3%
1994	5%	2%
1993	4%	2%
1992	4%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

18%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	1%	18%
2022	1%	18%
2021	1%	18%
2020	2%	18%
2019	2%	18%
2018	1%	18%
2017	1%	18%
2016	1%	18%
2015	1%	18%
2014	1%	18%
2013	1%	18%
2012	1%	19%
2011	1%	19%
2010	2%	20%
2009	2%	20%
2008	2%	20%
2007	2%	20%
2006	5%	20%
2005	1%	20%
2004	1%	20%
2003	1%	20%
2002	1%	20%
2001	1%	19%
2000	1%	19%
1999	1%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

73%

62%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	74%	64%
2022	75%	64%
2021	76%	65%
2020	76%	66%
2019	76%	66%
2018	78%	66%
2017	78%	66%
2016	78%	67%
2015	79%	68%
2014	78%	69%
2013	79%	69%
2012	80%	69%
2011	80%	70%
2010	84%	70%
2009	85%	71%
2008	85%	71%
2007	84%	71%
2006	85%	73%
2005	85%	72%
2004	86%	73%
2003	87%	72%
2002	87%	73%
2001	87%	74%
2000	88%	75%
1999	90%	75%
1998	92%	75%
1997	92%	76%
1996	93%	76%
1995	93%	77%
1994	93%	79%
1993	94%	79%
1992	94%	79%
1991	94%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	4%	5%
2022	4%	5%
2021	4%	5%
2020	3%	4%
2019	3%	4%
2018	3%	4%
2017	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%
2014	3%	2%
2013	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $14,965 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$102 MM

$25,476 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	$102 MM	$12 MM
2022	$96 MM	$11 MM
2021	$102 MM	$12 MM
2020	$96 MM	$11 MM
2019	$86 MM	$11 MM
2018	$81 MM	$10 MM
2017	$74 MM	$10 MM
2016	$69 MM	$10 MM
2015	$61 MM	$11 MM
2014	$66 MM	$10 MM
2012	$62 MM	$10 MM
2011	$64 MM	$11 MM
2010	$61 MM	$11 MM
2009	$60 MM	$11 MM
2008	$58 MM	$11 MM
2007	$56 MM	$10 MM
2006	$53 MM	$10 MM
2005	$50 MM	$10 MM
2004	$48 MM	$10 MM
2003	$48 MM	$10 MM
2002	$46 MM	$10 MM
2001	$43 MM	$10 MM
2000	$39 MM	$9 MM
1999	$34 MM	$9 MM
1998	$33 MM	$10 MM
1997	$28 MM	$10 MM
1996	$28 MM	$10 MM
1995	$25 MM	$10 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$88 MM

$24,351 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	$88 MM	$11 MM
2022	$85 MM	$11 MM
2021	$88 MM	$11 MM
2020	$85 MM	$11 MM
2019	$86 MM	$10 MM
2018	$83 MM	$10 MM
2017	$89 MM	$10 MM
2016	$77 MM	$10 MM
2015	$57 MM	$11 MM
2014	$65 MM	$9 MM
2012	$72 MM	$10 MM
2011	$64 MM	$10 MM
2010	$57 MM	$11 MM
2009	$57 MM	$11 MM
2008	$58 MM	$11 MM
2007	$55 MM	$11 MM
2006	$68 MM	$11 MM
2005	$60 MM	$10 MM
2004	$53 MM	$11 MM
2003	$51 MM	$11 MM
2002	$59 MM	$10 MM
2001	$53 MM	$10 MM
2000	$39 MM	$9 MM
1999	$34 MM	$10 MM
1998	$34 MM	$10 MM
1997	$37 MM	$10 MM
1996	$40 MM	$10 MM
1995	$28 MM	$10 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$17,231

$18,510

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	$16,940	$16,123
2022	$15,274	$14,589
2021	$16,795	$15,927
2020	$15,274	$14,589
2019	$13,842	$14,099
2018	$13,277	$14,094
2017	$12,412	$13,305
2016	$11,709	$13,102
2015	$10,543	$11,681
2014	$11,598	$12,204
2012	$10,854	$12,235
2011	$11,083	$12,684
2010	$10,751	$11,681
2009	$10,901	$11,537
2008	$10,676	$11,222
2007	$10,606	$10,819
2006	$10,111	$9,793
2005	$9,737	$9,706
2004	$9,634	$9,471
2003	$9,808	$9,243
2002	$9,791	$8,687
2001	$9,012	$8,215
2000	$8,380	$7,511
1999	$7,585	$7,057
1998	$7,683	$7,001
1997	$6,967	$6,567
1995	$6,727	$6,044
1992	$4,699	$5,111

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$14,965

$17,693

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Zeeland School District	Michigan
2023	$14,713	$15,270
2022	$13,492	$14,302
2021	$14,586	$15,085
2020	$13,492	$14,302
2019	$13,796	$13,858
2018	$13,591	$13,691
2017	$14,931	$13,192
2016	$13,126	$12,965
2015	$9,814	$11,849
2014	$11,349	$12,085
2012	$12,514	$12,141
2011	$11,223	$12,422
2010	$10,007	$11,849
2009	$10,269	$11,612
2008	$10,719	$11,334
2007	$10,483	$10,901
2006	$12,994	$10,200
2005	$11,727	$9,852
2004	$10,648	$9,880
2003	$10,470	$9,552
2002	$12,558	$8,745
2001	$11,222	$8,343
2000	$8,306	$7,542
1999	$7,682	$7,404
1998	$7,999	$7,125
1997	$9,210	$6,851
1995	$7,597	$5,989
1992	$4,643	$5,102

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Zeeland School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

New Groningen School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
:

10/

Top 5%

Add to Compare

10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375

Grades: K-5

| 534 students

Rank: #22.

Woodbridge Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
:

10/

Top 10%

Add to Compare

9110 Woodbridge St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3400

Grades: K-5

| 392 students

Rank: #33.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
:

10/

Top 10%

Add to Compare

60 E Lincoln Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350

Grades: PK-5

| 368 students

Rank: #44.

Quincy Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701

Grades: PK-5

| 478 students

Rank: #55.

Adams Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

7447 Adams St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3476

Grades: PK-5

| 377 students

Rank: #66.

Zeeland Quest

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065

Grades: K-8

| 146 students

Rank: #77.

Cityside Middle School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

320 E Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200

Grades: 6-8

| 767 students

Rank: #88.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050

Grades: PK-5

| 262 students

Rank: #99.

Creekside Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300

Grades: 5-8

| 581 students

Recent Articles

August 12, 2025

Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence

Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

August 12, 2025

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?

Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

August 12, 2025

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?

With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

Quick Stats (2025)

District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,894 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
: 92% (Top 10% in MI)
: Top 10%
: 49% (Top 20%)
: 63% (Top 10%)
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education