Eastern Middle School vs Knapp Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle School Ada, Michigan | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 485 | #66 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1171 of 15,369 | #4207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 528 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 5.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.0 vs 81.4).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 13.3%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.2).
- •Eastern Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 520.
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 Eastern Middle School better than Knapp Forest Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eastern Middle School and Knapp Forest Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle School: 528. Knapp Forest Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle School and Knapp Forest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Eastern Middle School is 17th of 485 and Knapp Forest Elementary School is 66th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).