Coloma Junior High School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma Junior High School
Coloma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | Coloma Junior High School Coloma, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 485 | #449 of 485 |
| National rank | #13114 of 15,369 | #14342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 7% |
| city | Coloma | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coloma Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 16.6).
- •Coloma Junior High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7%).
- •Coloma Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Coloma Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 91.2%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.5).
- •Coloma Junior High School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 227.
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 Coloma Junior High School better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coloma Junior High School ranks higher (23.5 vs 16.6 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 Coloma Junior High School and Riverside Middle School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma Junior High School: 228. Riverside Middle School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma Junior High School and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Coloma Junior High School is 413th of 485 and Riverside Middle School is 449th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).