Alger Middle School vs Ottawa Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
Ottawa Hills High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
| Measure | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Ottawa Hills High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 485 | #538 of 591 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,369 | #15916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 314 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 2.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottawa Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 10.9).
- •Alger Middle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Ottawa Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Ottawa Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 89.2%).
- •Ottawa Hills High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Ottawa Hills High School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 314.
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 Ottawa Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ottawa Hills High School ranks higher (16.1 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 Ottawa Hills High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alger Middle School: 314. Ottawa Hills High School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alger Middle School and Ottawa Hills High School rank in Michigan?
Alger Middle School is 471st of 485 and Ottawa Hills High School is 538th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).