Glenside Elementary vs Muskegon Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
253 students
| Measure | Glenside Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1185 of 1,581 | #577 of 591 |
| National rank | #39860 of 50,301 | #16648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 185 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 9.5).
- •Glenside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Glenside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 185.
- •Glenside Elementary is a public school while Muskegon Heights 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 Glenside Elementary better than Muskegon Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Elementary ranks higher (27.9 vs 9.5 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 Glenside Elementary and Muskegon Heights Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside Elementary: 185. Muskegon Heights Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside Elementary and Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Glenside Elementary is 1185th of 1,581 and Muskegon Heights Academy is 577th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).