Godwin Heights Middle School vs New Branches Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Godwin Heights Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
382 students
New Branches Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Godwin Heights Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 485 | #1302 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13651 of 15,369 | #43859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 382 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.7 vs 21.6).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Godwin Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 94.8%).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.6).
- •Godwin Heights Middle School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 345.
- •Godwin Heights Middle School is a public school while New Branches Charter 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 Godwin Heights Middle School better than New Branches Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Godwin Heights Middle School and New Branches Charter Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Godwin Heights Middle School: 382. New Branches Charter Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Godwin Heights Middle School and New Branches Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Godwin Heights Middle School is 431st of 485 and New Branches Charter Academy is 1302nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).