CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Union High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Union High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,581 | #521 of 591 |
| National rank | #23595 of 50,301 | #15345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 19.5).
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 7.5%).
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 76.6%).
- •Union High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.8).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 476.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks higher (52.2 vs 19.5 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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Union High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary: 476. Union High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Union High School rank in Michigan?
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is 647th of 1,581 and Union High School is 521st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).