Overview

Gerald R. Ford K8 Academy is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. It is one of 53 schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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School Rating

Gerald R. Ford K8 Academy is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Michigan with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

851 Madison Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
School leader: Denishea Neal
(616) 819-2640
(616) 819-2660
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