East Grand Rapids Middle School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Kennedy Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | East Grand Rapids Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Kennedy Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 485 | #231 of 485 |
| National rank | #1320 of 15,369 | #8019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 710 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 39% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Grand Rapids Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 48.3).
- •East Grand Rapids Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 39%).
- •East Grand Rapids Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •East Grand Rapids Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 42.7%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.7).
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 East Grand Rapids Middle School better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Grand Rapids Middle School ranks higher (81.0 vs 48.3 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 East Grand Rapids Middle School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Grand Rapids Middle School: 710. Kennedy Middle School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Grand Rapids Middle School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Grand Rapids Middle School is 25th of 485 and Kennedy Middle School is 231st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).