Black River Public School Elementary vs Vanderbilt Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Public School Elementary
Holland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Holland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
401 students
| Measure | Black River Public School Elementary Holland, Michigan | Vanderbilt Charter Academy Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,581 | #655 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17763 of 50,301 | #23727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 395 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black River Public School Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 52.1).
- •Vanderbilt Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Black River Public School Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Black River Public School Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 81%).
- •Vanderbilt Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.8).
- •Vanderbilt Charter Academy is the larger school with 401 students compared with 395.
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 Black River Public School Elementary better than Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Black River Public School Elementary ranks higher (60.6 vs 52.1 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 Black River Public School Elementary and Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Public School Elementary: 395. Vanderbilt Charter Academy: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Public School Elementary and Vanderbilt Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Black River Public School Elementary is 454th of 1,581 and Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 655th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).