Challenger Elementary vs Crestwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Crestwood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Crestwood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,581 | #372 of 485 |
| National rank | #34024 of 50,301 | #11763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 30.8).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 80.1%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Crestwood Middle School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 413.
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 Challenger Elementary better than Crestwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 30.8 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 Challenger Elementary and Crestwood Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 413. Crestwood Middle School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Crestwood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary is 1004th of 1,581 and Crestwood Middle School is 372nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).