Godwin Heights Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Godwin Heights Middle School is an urban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Godwin Heights School District. It serves 382 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

382 Students

32 Teachers

100 Wexford St SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49548 View local requests

http://www.godwinschools.org

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Godwin Heights Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Amber

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Godwin Heights Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

79%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Godwin Heights Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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