Gier Park School vs Sheridan Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gier Park School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
Sheridan Road
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | Gier Park School Lansing, Michigan | Sheridan Road Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1356 of 1,581 | #472 of 485 |
| National rank | #46006 of 50,301 | #15072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 316 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gier Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 10.3).
- •Gier Park School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Sheridan Road does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Gier Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Gier Park School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.8).
- •Sheridan Road is the larger school with 356 students compared with 316.
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 Gier Park School better than Sheridan Road?
On the Success Index (US), Gier Park School ranks higher (18.1 vs 10.3 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 Gier Park School and Sheridan Road?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gier Park School: 316. Sheridan Road: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gier Park School and Sheridan Road rank in Michigan?
Gier Park School is 1356th of 1,581 and Sheridan Road is 472nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).