East Oakview Elementary School vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Oakview Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
| Measure | East Oakview Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,581 | #119 of 485 |
| National rank | #33355 of 50,301 | #4491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 371 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 37.9).
- •Highlands School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Highlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 39.1%).
- •East Oakview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 371.
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 Oakview Elementary School better than Highlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 37.9 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 Oakview Elementary School and Highlands School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Oakview Elementary School: 371. Highlands School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Oakview Elementary School and Highlands School rank in Michigan?
East Oakview Elementary School is 980th of 1,581 and Highlands School is 119th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).