Gardner International School vs Holly Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner International School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
874 students
Holly Park Academy
Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
478 students
| Measure | Gardner International School Lansing, Michigan | Holly Park Academy Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 1,581 | #1407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49123 of 50,301 | #47068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 874 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 11.2).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Holly Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Gardner International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Gardner International School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Gardner International School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 478.
- •Gardner International School is a public school while Holly Park Academy 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 International School better than Holly Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Park Academy ranks higher (16.1 vs 11.2 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 International School and Holly Park Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner International School: 874. Holly Park Academy: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner International School and Holly Park Academy rank in Michigan?
Gardner International School is 1489th of 1,581 and Holly Park Academy is 1407th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).