Congress Elementary vs Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Congress Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
184 students
| Measure | Congress Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,581 | #436 of 591 |
| National rank | #40834 of 50,301 | #12862 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 237 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 26.3).
- •Congress Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 37%).
- •Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 62.9%).
- •Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.5).
- •Congress Elementary is the larger school with 237 students compared with 184.
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 Congress Elementary better than Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh ranks higher (32.1 vs 26.3 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 Congress Elementary and Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Elementary: 237. Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Elementary and Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh rank in Michigan?
Congress Elementary is 1212th of 1,581 and Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh is 436th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).