Alward Elementary School vs Carver STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 225 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
Carver STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students
| Measure | Alward Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,581 | #1530 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4397 of 50,301 | #49703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 9% |
| city | Hudsonville | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alward Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 9.0).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 9%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 12%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 91.3%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
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 Carver STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alward Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 9.0 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 Alward Elementary School and Carver STEM Academy?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Hudsonville and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alward Elementary School: 435. Carver STEM Academy: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alward Elementary School and Carver STEM Academy rank in Michigan?
Alward Elementary School is 71st of 1,581 and Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).