What grades does Blandford School serve?

Blandford School is a Middle school serving students in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Blandford School located?

Blandford School is located at GRAND RAPIDS, MI in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blandford School?

Blandford School has a student-teacher ratio of 30:1.

What schools are in GRAND RAPIDS, MI?

GRAND RAPIDS, MI is served by the local school district. Blandford School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534

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Sep

Fri

Board of Education - Finance CommitteeEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Board of Education - Policy CommitteeEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Board of Education - Governance CommitteeEventDistrict-wide

Oct

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Board of Education - Finance CommitteeEventDistrict-wide

Nov

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School Profile

Grades

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

30:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

30.0%

Phone

(616)819-2555

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

>=90%

Math Proficiency

70-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.0%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Nurses

0.1

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,732

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,467

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,807

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 44%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$344,543

+4.8% 1yr+40.7% 5yr

Grand Rapids, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Uninsured residents

7.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,319

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,058

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

763 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

320 (16%)

Specific Learning Disability

311 (15%)

Autism

264 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

242 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

74 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Board of Education - Finance Committee

Event

Thu, Oct 1, 2026

Board of Education - Policy Committee

Event

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Board of Education - Governance Committee

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Blandford School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Board of Education - Policy CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Board of Education - Governance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Board of Education - Finance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Board of Education - Policy CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Board of Education - Governance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Board of Education - Finance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Board of Education - Policy CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Board of Education - Governance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Board of Education - Finance CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	OCS School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Board of Education - Policy CommitteeDistrict-wide	Event	—