Gardner Elementary School vs Riverside Academy West Campus
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.
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Riverside Academy West Campus
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 6–12
470 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Riverside Academy West Campus Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1455 of 1,581 | #591 of 591 |
| National rank | #48335 of 50,301 | #16797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 239 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 6.3).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Riverside Academy West Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 100%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.4).
- •Riverside Academy West Campus is the larger school with 470 students compared with 239.
- •Gardner Elementary School is a public school while Riverside Academy West Campus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gardner Elementary School better than Riverside Academy West Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 6.3 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 Gardner Elementary School and Riverside Academy West Campus?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 239. Riverside Academy West Campus: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Riverside Academy West Campus rank in Michigan?
Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 and Riverside Academy West Campus is 591st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).