Crestwood Middle School vs Valleywood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 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
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 485 | #392 of 485 |
| National rank | #11763 of 15,369 | #12484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 700 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 27.1).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 81.1%).
- •Valleywood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Crestwood Middle School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 541.
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 Valleywood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Middle School ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.1 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 Valleywood Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle School: 700. Valleywood Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle School and Valleywood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Crestwood Middle School is 372nd of 485 and Valleywood Middle School is 392nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).