Crestwood Middle School vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 485 | #451 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11763 of 15,369 | #17702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 700 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 66% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 30.8).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 43%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.1%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- •Crestwood Middle School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 674.
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 Crestwood Middle School better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (60.7 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 Crestwood Middle School and Discovery Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle School: 700. Discovery Elementary: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle School and Discovery Elementary rank in Michigan?
Crestwood Middle School is 372nd of 485 and Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).