Atherton Elementary School vs Shawmut Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Shawmut Hills School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Shawmut Hills School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #1204 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #40545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 267 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Burton | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawmut Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 21.8).
- •Shawmut Hills School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Shawmut Hills School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Shawmut Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 90.3%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
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 Atherton Elementary School better than Shawmut Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Shawmut Hills School ranks higher (26.8 vs 21.8 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 Atherton Elementary School and Shawmut Hills School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Burton and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Shawmut Hills School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Shawmut Hills School rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Shawmut Hills School is 1204th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).