Dickinson Academy vs Hope Academy of West Michigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 428 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickinson Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
284 students
| Measure | Dickinson Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Hope Academy of West Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1316 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #44399 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 224 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickinson Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan is the larger school with 284 students compared with 224.
- •Dickinson Academy is a public school while Hope Academy of West Michigan is a charter 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 Dickinson Academy better than Hope Academy of West Michigan?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dickinson Academy and Hope Academy of West Michigan?
About 428 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson Academy: 224. Hope Academy of West Michigan: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson Academy and Hope Academy of West Michigan rank in Michigan?
Dickinson Academy is 1316th of 1,581 and Hope Academy of West Michigan is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).