Discovery Elementary vs Pinewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 762 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
Pinewood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Pinewood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,581 | #265 of 485 |
| National rank | #17702 of 50,301 | #8942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 674 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 44.0).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Pinewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 72%).
- •Pinewood Middle School is the larger school with 842 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 Discovery Elementary better than Pinewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (60.7 vs 44.0 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 Discovery Elementary and Pinewood Middle School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 674. Pinewood Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Pinewood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 and Pinewood Middle School is 265th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).