Alger Middle School vs River City Scholars Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | River City Scholars Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 485 | #1353 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,369 | #45929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 314 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 10.9).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Alger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 95.8%).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.5).
- •Alger Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 286.
- •Alger Middle School is a public school while River City Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 River City Scholars Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River City Scholars Charter Academy ranks higher (18.3 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 River City Scholars Charter Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alger Middle School: 314. River City Scholars Charter Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alger Middle School and River City Scholars Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Alger Middle School is 471st of 485 and River City Scholars Charter Academy is 1353rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).