Brookside Elementary vs Vista Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Vista Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
641 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Vista Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1368 of 1,581 | #1172 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46318 of 50,301 | #39500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 254 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 17.5).
- •Vista Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Vista Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Vista Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Vista Charter Academy is the larger school with 641 students compared with 254.
- •Brookside Elementary is a public school while Vista Charter Academy 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 Brookside Elementary better than Vista Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Charter Academy ranks higher (28.6 vs 17.5 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 Brookside Elementary and Vista Charter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 254. Vista Charter Academy: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Vista Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 and Vista Charter Academy is 1172nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).