Cross Creek Charter Academy vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students
Southwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Charter Academy Byron Center, Michigan | Southwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,581 | #1024 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10369 of 50,301 | #34606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 809 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 36.1).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 81.1%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is the larger school with 809 students compared with 302.
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is a charter school while Southwood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cross Creek Charter Academy better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Creek Charter Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 36.1 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 Cross Creek Charter Academy and Southwood Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Charter Academy: 809. Southwood Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Charter Academy and Southwood Elementary rank in Michigan?
Cross Creek Charter Academy is 245th of 1,581 and Southwood Elementary is 1024th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).