Alpine Elementary School vs Kenowa Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary School
Comstock Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary School Comstock Park, Michigan | Kenowa Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,581 | #264 of 485 |
| National rank | #35248 of 50,301 | #8935 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Comstock Park | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenowa Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 35.0).
- •Kenowa Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Kenowa Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kenowa Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 67.2%).
- •Alpine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.6).
- •Kenowa Hills Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 323.
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 Alpine Elementary School better than Kenowa Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenowa Hills Middle School ranks higher (44.0 vs 35.0 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 Alpine Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Comstock Park and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary School: 323. Kenowa Hills Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alpine Elementary School is 1045th of 1,581 and Kenowa Hills Middle School is 264th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).