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Schools in Jamestown Township · Hudsonville Public School District

Jamestown Township’s public schools outscore 95% of Michigan districts

59% of students in Jamestown Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jamestown Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#26of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
69%
▲ 24 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 25 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.0K
▼ 9% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.4
MI 16.5
Schools in town
4
3,553 students on the public path
In brief

Jamestown Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 69% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,985 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Riley Street Middle School, then Hudsonville High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Jamestown Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Michigan school districts, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (311)Better than 93%
Towns in Ottawa County (17)Better than 94%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,486 test results and a graduating class of 468 could put Jamestown Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Jamestown Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,490 in math, 3,483 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jamestown Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA
6–8Riley Street Middle SchoolHudsonville Public School DistrictA−
9–12Hudsonville High Schoolin HudsonvilleA

Jamestown Township’s public schools are run by Hudsonville Public School District, which also serves Blendon, Georgetown and Hudsonville. Parts of Jamestown Township (3% of its land) are served by Grandville instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hudsonville Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 6,654 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 16.4 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,985MI $16,528 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading69%
State average 45.4% · 3483 students tested
Math59%
State average 33.6% · 3490 students tested

Jamestown Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Jamestown Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Jamestown TownshipA+Hudsonville Public
HudsonvilleA+Hudsonville Public
ZeelandAZeeland
ByronA+Byron Center
SalemA−Hamilton PK–12 · Hopkins PK–12
GeorgetownA+Hudsonville Public PK–12 · Jenison PK–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share Hudsonville Public with Jamestown Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Jamestown Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Jamestown Townshipby address
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Hudsonville
289 students14:1Rate it →
Forest Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hudsonville
A
254 students14:1Rate it →
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Jamestown
A
327 students17:1Rate it →
Riley Street Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hudsonville
A−
688 students18:1Rate it →
Also serving Jamestown Townshipin other towns
Hudsonville High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Hudsonville
A
1,995 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Jamestown Township’s schools

Are Jamestown Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jamestown Township children attend outscore 95% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jamestown Township in?

Hudsonville Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,654 students in 12 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Jamestown Township are served by Grandville.

Where do Jamestown Township kids go to high school?

Hudsonville High School in Hudsonville, with 1,995 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Jamestown Township’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Hudsonville Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Jamestown Township spend per student?

$14,985 in Hudsonville Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.