Blandford School vs Shawmut Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blandford School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–6
60 students
Shawmut Hills School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
| Measure | Blandford School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Shawmut Hills School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 485 | #1204 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1109 of 15,369 | #40545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 60 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blandford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 26.8).
- •Blandford School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 22%).
- •Blandford School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Blandford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 73%).
- •Shawmut Hills School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 30.0).
- •Shawmut Hills School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 60.
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 Blandford School better than Shawmut Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Blandford School ranks higher (82.5 vs 26.8 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 Blandford School and Shawmut Hills School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blandford School: 60. Shawmut Hills School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blandford School and Shawmut Hills School rank in Michigan?
Blandford School is 15th of 485 and Shawmut Hills School is 1204th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).