Alward Elementary School vs Baldwin Street Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alward Elementary School
Hudsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Baldwin Street Middle School
Hudsonville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
610 students
| Measure | Alward Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan | Baldwin Street Middle School Hudsonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,581 | #29 of 485 |
| National rank | #4397 of 50,301 | #1558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 435 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Hudsonville | Hudsonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alward Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 79.5).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Baldwin Street Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 14.6%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •Baldwin Street Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 435.
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 Alward Elementary School better than Baldwin Street Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alward Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 79.5 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 Alward Elementary School and Baldwin Street Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hudsonville and Hudsonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alward Elementary School: 435. Baldwin Street Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alward Elementary School and Baldwin Street Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alward Elementary School is 71st of 1,581 and Baldwin Street Middle School is 29th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).