Dutton Elementary School vs Pinewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
Pinewood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Dutton Elementary School Caledonia, Michigan | Pinewood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,581 | #265 of 485 |
| National rank | #9165 of 50,301 | #8942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| city | Caledonia | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 44.0).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 67.6%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Pinewood Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 317.
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 Dutton Elementary School better than Pinewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutton Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 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 Dutton Elementary School and Pinewood Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutton Elementary School: 317. Pinewood Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutton Elementary School and Pinewood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dutton Elementary School is 203rd of 1,581 and Pinewood Middle School is 265th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).