Bauerwood School vs Jenison Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bauerwood School
Jenison Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ6
480 students
Jenison Innovation Academy
Jenison Β· Public high Β· Grades 6β12
159 students
| Measure | Bauerwood School Jenison, Michigan | Jenison Innovation Academy Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 1,581 | #100 of 591 |
| National rank | #4583 of 50,301 | #4243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kβ6 | Grades 6β12 |
| Students | 480 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| city | Jenison | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Bauerwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 66.2).
- β’Bauerwood School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- β’Bauerwood School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- β’Jenison Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 22.1%).
- β’Bauerwood School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- β’Bauerwood School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 159.
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 Bauerwood School better than Jenison Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bauerwood School ranks higher (80.7 vs 66.2 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 Bauerwood School and Jenison Innovation Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jenison and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bauerwood School: 480. Jenison Innovation Academy: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bauerwood School and Jenison Innovation Academy rank in Michigan?
Bauerwood School is 75th of 1,581 and Jenison Innovation Academy is 100th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).