Ada Vista Elementary School vs Meadow Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Vista Elementary School
Ada · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Ada Vista Elementary School Ada, Michigan | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,581 | #288 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12176 of 50,301 | #11672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 446 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.7 vs 69.5).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 26.5%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.8).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 431.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ada Vista Elementary School better than Meadow Brook Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ada Vista Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Vista Elementary School: 446. Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Vista Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ada Vista Elementary School is 302nd of 1,581 and Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).