Betsie Valley School vs Ridgemoor Park Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsie Valley School
Thompsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students
| Measure | Betsie Valley School Thompsonville, Michigan | Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,581 | #1208 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33337 of 50,301 | #40729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 131 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Thompsonville | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betsie Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 26.5).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Ridgemoor Park Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 71%).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.7).
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 Betsie Valley School better than Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Betsie Valley School ranks higher (37.9 vs 26.5 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 Betsie Valley School and Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Thompsonville and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsie Valley School: 131. Ridgemoor Park Montessori: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsie Valley School and Ridgemoor Park Montessori rank in Michigan?
Betsie Valley School is 979th of 1,581 and Ridgemoor Park Montessori is 1208th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).