Central Woodlands 56 School vs Meadow Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Woodlands 56 School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
462 students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Central Woodlands 56 School Ada, Michigan | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 485 | #288 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1905 of 15,369 | #11672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 462 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Woodlands 56 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 69.5).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 431.
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 Central Woodlands 56 School better than Meadow Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Woodlands 56 School ranks higher (77.5 vs 69.5 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 Central Woodlands 56 School and Meadow Brook Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Woodlands 56 School: 462. Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Woodlands 56 School and Meadow Brook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Woodlands 56 School is 37th of 485 and Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).