Eastern Middle School vs Northern Trails 56 School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.9 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
Northern Trails 56 School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
520 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle School Ada, Michigan | Northern Trails 56 School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 485 | #54 of 485 |
| National rank | #1171 of 15,369 | #2308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 528 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 75.3).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Eastern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 17.7%).
- •Northern Trails 56 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 Northern Trails 56 School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle School ranks higher (82.0 vs 75.3 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 Eastern Middle School and Northern Trails 56 School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle School: 528. Northern Trails 56 School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle School and Northern Trails 56 School rank in Michigan?
Eastern Middle School is 17th of 485 and Northern Trails 56 School is 54th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).