Blandford School vs West MI Academy of Environmental Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 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
West MI Academy of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
666 students
| Measure | Blandford School Grand Rapids, Michigan | West MI Academy of Environmental Science Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #15 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #1109 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 60 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 43% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blandford School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 43%).
- •Blandford School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 53%).
- •Blandford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 46.5%).
- •West MI Academy of Environmental Science does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 30.0).
- •West MI Academy of Environmental Science is the larger school with 666 students compared with 60.
- •Blandford School is a public school while West MI Academy of Environmental Science 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 Blandford School better than West MI Academy of Environmental Science?
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 Blandford School and West MI Academy of Environmental Science?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blandford School: 60. West MI Academy of Environmental Science: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blandford School and West MI Academy of Environmental Science rank in Michigan?
Blandford School is 15th of 485 and West MI Academy of Environmental Science is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).