Burton Middle School vs Godfrey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Godfrey Elementary School
Wyoming · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
325 students
| Measure | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Godfrey Elementary School Wyoming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 485 | #1518 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15095 of 15,369 | #49524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 488 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 10% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Wyoming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.0 vs 9.7).
- •Godfrey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Godfrey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Burton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 94.8%).
- •Godfrey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.5).
- •Burton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 325.
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 Burton Middle School better than Godfrey Elementary School?
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 Burton Middle School and Godfrey Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Wyoming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Middle School: 488. Godfrey Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Middle School and Godfrey Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Burton Middle School is 473rd of 485 and Godfrey Elementary School is 1518th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).