Center for Economicology vs Wellspring Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center for Economicology
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–6
60 students
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
267 students
| Measure | Center for Economicology Grand Rapids, Michigan | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 485 | #441 of 591 |
| National rank | #4052 of 15,369 | #12969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 60 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center for Economicology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 31.7).
- •Center for Economicology does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Center for Economicology does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Center for Economicology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 76.8%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 30.0).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 60.
- •Center for Economicology is a public school while Wellspring Preparatory High School 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 Center for Economicology better than Wellspring Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Center for Economicology ranks higher (66.7 vs 31.7 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 Center for Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center for Economicology: 60. Wellspring Preparatory High School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center for Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Center for Economicology is 105th of 485 and Wellspring Preparatory High School is 441st of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).