Burton Middle School vs Hope Academy of West Michigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
284 students
| Measure | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Hope Academy of West Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #473 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #15095 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 488 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 11% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Burton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 93.3%).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.5).
- •Burton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 284.
- •Burton Middle School is a public school while Hope Academy of West Michigan 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 Burton Middle School better than Hope Academy of West Michigan?
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 Hope Academy of West Michigan?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Middle School: 488. Hope Academy of West Michigan: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Middle School and Hope Academy of West Michigan rank in Michigan?
Burton Middle School is 473rd of 485 and Hope Academy of West Michigan is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).