Comstock Park Public Schools, MI

Original Research by School Decision on Comstock Park Public Schools

Comstock Park Public Schools serves a modest-sized community north of Grand Rapids in Kent County, drawing families from the Belmont, Alpine, and Walker areas. The district spans pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across five schools: Pine Island Elementary, Stoney Creek Elementary, Mill Creek Middle School, Comstock Park High School, and the Comstock Park Flex Academy. The student body is diverse for a suburban Michigan district. White students form the largest group, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black students and students identifying as two or more races. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data, special education rates, and English learner counts were not available in the provided data, so a full picture of economic need and student support populations is something a parent would want to ask the district about directly.

On state assessments, the most recent M-STEP and PSAT results show a mixed academic profile. Elementary reading performance is a relative strength, with third and fifth grade proficiency rates landing in a healthy range. Eighth grade ELA on the PSAT stands out as a bright spot, with a strong majority of test-takers reaching proficiency. Math results tell a different story. Proficiency dips in the middle grades, with sixth grade math the weakest point across the tested span, and fourth and fifth grade math also sitting below where families might hope. Science results are middling, and fifth grade social studies is a particular soft spot, while eighth grade social studies rebounds to a stronger showing. Taken together, the district's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits just below the midpoint among Kent County's districts. The district does not appear in the county's top tier on these measures, but it is not near the bottom either.

Chronic absenteeism sits below the county median, which is a positive signal. Students showing up matters, and Comstock Park's attendance patterns look better than many of its peer districts. Per-pupil spending lands in the middle range, slightly above the county median, suggesting the district directs reasonable resources toward instruction without standing out as either lean or lavish. A four-year graduation rate was not available in the comparison data, so how the high school performs on that measure is a gap a parent should explore with the district directly.

The housing context matters for families considering the area. Home values across the district's zip codes are moderately above the Michigan state benchmark and sit roughly in line with the national figure, with the Belmont area carrying the highest values and the Walker and Alpine areas more affordable. Rents in the district are moderate. The broader Kent County market has been steady, with listing prices holding fairly flat year over year and homes moving in about a month. Inventory has tightened somewhat, and demand is moderate. For a family buying in the area, the cost of ownership is reachable compared to many coastal markets but requires a solid household income given current mortgage rates.

The district's website and publicly reported materials did not surface major parent-relevant changes in the recent span. No referendums, curriculum overhauls, or property tax shifts were found, so the district appears to be operating in a period of continuity rather than disruption.

For a family evaluating Comstock Park, the read is straightforward. This is a mid-sized, diverse district with solid early literacy results and a strong eighth grade ELA showing, weaker middle-grade math, and attendance patterns that compare favorably to county peers. Housing is accessible relative to the region but not inexpensive. The Flex Academy suggests some alternative programming is available, which may appeal to families seeking non-traditional options. A parent weighing this district would do well to ask about math instruction in grades four through six, about graduation rates and post-secondary outcomes, and about how the district supports its Hispanic and multilingual families given the demographics.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,765

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

Black 9%

White 54%

Asian 1%

Two+ 11%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

31%

59%

Gr 4

27%

55%

Gr 5

34%

52%

Gr 6

16%

39%

Gr 7

23%

52%

Gr 8

63%

75%

Math

Gr 3

27%

69%

Gr 4

29%

36%

Gr 5

24%

41%

Gr 6

13%

43%

Gr 7

27%

50%

Gr 8

17%

48%

Science

Gr 5

29%

48%

Gr 8

26%

53%

Social studies

Gr 5

13%

33%

Gr 8

37%

71%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mill Creek Middle School

Pine Island Elementary

Comstock Park High School

Stoney Creek Elementary

Comstock Park Flex Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$372,199

Year-over-year change+5.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$347K to $495K

vs. state typical1.41x

vs. national typical1.01x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
49321	Alpine	$352K	+5.8%	80.9%
49306	Belmont	$495K	+6.9%	14.1%
49544	Walker	$347K	+4.7%	5.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,213/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,209 to $1,279/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
49321	Alpine	$1,209	—	80.9%
49544	Walker	$1,279	—	5.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,878/mo

Home price / national median income4.5x

Annual rent / national median income17.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$665/mo

Market Activity: Kent County

Median listing price$399,900

Median listing price YoY+1.2%

Median price per sq ft$222

Median price per sq ft YoY+8.3%

Median days on market34.3 days

Median days on market YoY+12.3%

Active listings784

Active listings YoY-0.1%

New listings948

New listings YoY-2.9%

Pending listings927

Pending listings YoY+2.3%

Hotness: median listing price$389,925

Hotness: median listing price YoY+0.6%

Supply score89.4

Supply score YoY-2.2%

Demand score65.0

Demand score YoY+1.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$263,590 (+4.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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