Congress Elementary vs Innovation Central High
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
Innovation Central High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | Congress Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Innovation Central High Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,581 | #533 of 591 |
| National rank | #40834 of 50,301 | #15818 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 237 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Congress Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 16.7).
- •Congress Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Congress Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Congress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 83.2%).
- •Innovation Central High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.5).
- •Innovation Central High is the larger school with 386 students compared with 237.
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 Innovation Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Congress Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 16.7 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 Congress Elementary and Innovation Central High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Elementary: 237. Innovation Central High: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Elementary and Innovation Central High rank in Michigan?
Congress Elementary is 1212th of 1,581 and Innovation Central High is 533rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).