Cavanaugh School vs Holly Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavanaugh School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
245 students
Holly Park Academy
Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
478 students
| Measure | Cavanaugh School Lansing, Michigan | Holly Park Academy Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,581 | #1407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15229 of 50,301 | #47068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 245 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 24% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cavanaugh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 16.1).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 24%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 91.2%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Holly Park Academy is the larger school with 478 students compared with 245.
- •Cavanaugh School is a public school while Holly Park 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 Cavanaugh School better than Holly Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cavanaugh School ranks higher (64.3 vs 16.1 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 Cavanaugh School and Holly Park Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cavanaugh School: 245. Holly Park Academy: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cavanaugh School and Holly Park Academy rank in Michigan?
Cavanaugh School is 383rd of 1,581 and Holly Park Academy is 1407th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).