Dwight Rich School of the Arts vs Holly Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades K–8
562 students
Holly Park Academy
Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
478 students
| Measure | Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing, Michigan | Holly Park Academy Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1486 of 1,581 | #1407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49090 of 50,301 | #47068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 562 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 11.3).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 92.5%).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Dwight Rich School of the Arts is the larger school with 562 students compared with 478.
- •Dwight Rich School of the Arts is a public school while Holly Park Academy 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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts better than Holly Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Park Academy ranks higher (16.1 vs 11.3 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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts and Holly Park Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts: 562. Holly Park Academy: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight Rich School of the Arts and Holly Park Academy rank in Michigan?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts is 1486th of 1,581 and Holly Park Academy is 1407th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).