Glenwood Elementary vs Valleywood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,581 | #392 of 485 |
| National rank | #32113 of 50,301 | #12484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 27.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Valleywood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 541.
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 Glenwood Elementary better than Valleywood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 27.1 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 Glenwood Elementary and Valleywood Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 543. Valleywood Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Valleywood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Glenwood Elementary is 939th of 1,581 and Valleywood Middle School is 392nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).