Bowen Elementary vs Valleywood Middle School
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.
Bowen Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Bowen Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,581 | #392 of 485 |
| National rank | #33952 of 50,301 | #12484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 18% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 27.1).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Valleywood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Valleywood Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 357.
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 Bowen Elementary better than Valleywood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 27.1 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 Bowen Elementary and Valleywood Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen Elementary: 357. Valleywood Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen Elementary and Valleywood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bowen Elementary is 1001st of 1,581 and Valleywood Middle School is 392nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).