Crossroads Middle School vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 7–8
472 students
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
| Measure | Crossroads Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 485 | #119 of 485 |
| National rank | #6456 of 15,369 | #4491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 472 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 55.5).
- •Highlands School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Crossroads Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 35.3%).
- •Highlands School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Crossroads Middle School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 445.
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 Crossroads Middle School better than Highlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 55.5 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 Crossroads Middle School and Highlands School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Middle School: 472. Highlands School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Middle School and Highlands School rank in Michigan?
Crossroads Middle School is 185th of 485 and Highlands School is 119th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).