Beach Elementary School vs Creative Technologies Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
445 students
Creative Technologies Academy
Cedar Springs · Charter other · Grades PK–12
302 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Cedar Springs, Michigan | Creative Technologies Academy Cedar Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #514 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #19491 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 445 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Creative Technologies Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 42.9%).
- •Creative Technologies Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 302.
- •Beach Elementary School is a public school while Creative Technologies Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beach Elementary School better than Creative Technologies Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beach Elementary School and Creative Technologies Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Springs and Cedar Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 445. Creative Technologies Academy: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Creative Technologies Academy rank in Michigan?
Beach Elementary School is 514th of 1,581 and Creative Technologies Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).