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Northern Trails 56 School

3777 LEONARD ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 52 of 305 in Michigan

Top schools in Grand Rapids
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Northern Trails 56 School

3777 LEONARD ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 52 of 305 in Michigan

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About Northern Trails 56 School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 67% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
499
Total Students
$41645
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 65.93%
Asian 11.62%
Hispanic 10.82%
Black 4.01%
Two+ Races 7.62%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.93%
Asian
11.62%
Hispanic
10.82%
Black
4.01%
Two+ Races
7.62%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 499
48.1%
240 Female
51.9%
259 Male

Student Population

499 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Northern Trails 56 School Contact Information

Address

3777 LEONARD ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

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Phone

(616) 493-8990

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TOP 52 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northern Trails 56 School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kaylynn Huskey, Caroline Magas and Savannah Ross, students at Forest Hills Elementary School, celebrate their first-place finish in the school’s science fair Feb. 19. The event demonstrated the power of the academic culture and active family involvement in student research and experiments in the Forest Hills community. This achievement is a testament to the school’s commitment to encouraging curiosity and science communication skills in its intermediate grade students.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Northern Trails 56 School different from a traditional middle school?

Ans. Northern Trails 56 School provides education for the intermediate grades and assists students in the gradual transition to middle school academic expectations and routines.

Q2. Are exploratory classes part of the schedule at Northern Trails 56 School?

Ans. Yes. Students participate in enrichment courses such as art, music, physical education and media related learning experiences.

Q3. How do teachers help students prepare for middle school at Northern Trails 56 School?

Ans. Students build organization skills and classroom independence through rotating schedules and structured academic routines.

Q4. Are schoolwide activities important at Northern Trails 56 School?

Ans. Yes. Assemblies, student celebrations, and campus events are regular parts of student life at Northern Trails 56 School.

Q5. What online services do families commonly use through Northern Trails 56 School?

Ans. Families often access transportation updates, meal account services, and district event calendars through online systems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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