Alger Middle School vs Mulick Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alger Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
314 students
Mulick Park Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Mulick Park Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 485 | #1237 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,369 | #41596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 32% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulick Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 10.9).
- •Mulick Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •Mulick Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Mulick Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 89.2%).
- •Alger Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 264.
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 Alger Middle School better than Mulick Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mulick Park Elementary School ranks higher (25.2 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alger Middle School and Mulick Park Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alger Middle School: 314. Mulick Park Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alger Middle School and Mulick Park Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alger Middle School is 471st of 485 and Mulick Park Elementary School is 1237th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).