Godwin Heights Middle School vs West Godwin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
West Godwin Elementary School
Wyoming · Public elementary · Grades K–3
393 students
| Measure | Godwin Heights Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | West Godwin Elementary School Wyoming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 485 | #1044 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13651 of 15,369 | #35244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 382 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Wyoming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Godwin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 20.7).
- •West Godwin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •West Godwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •West Godwin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 94.8%).
- •West Godwin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.6).
- •West Godwin Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 382.
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 West Godwin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Godwin Elementary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 20.7 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 Godwin Heights Middle School and West Godwin Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Wyoming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Godwin Heights Middle School: 382. West Godwin Elementary School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Godwin Heights Middle School and West Godwin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Godwin Heights Middle School is 431st of 485 and West Godwin Elementary School is 1044th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).