Forest Grove Elementary School vs Riley Street Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary School
Hudsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Riley Street Middle School
Hudsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan | Riley Street Middle School Hudsonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,581 | #40 of 485 |
| National rank | #4652 of 50,301 | #1928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Hudsonville | Hudsonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 77.4).
- •Forest Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Riley Street Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 23.2%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Riley Street Middle School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 254.
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 Forest Grove Elementary School better than Riley Street Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 77.4 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 Forest Grove Elementary School and Riley Street Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hudsonville and Hudsonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary School: 254. Riley Street Middle School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary School and Riley Street Middle School rank in Michigan?
Forest Grove Elementary School is 76th of 1,581 and Riley Street Middle School is 40th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).