Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center vs River City Scholars Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids, Michigan | River City Scholars Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 1,581 | #1353 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #21247 of 50,301 | #45929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 287 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 18.3).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 95.8%).
- •River City Scholars Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is the larger school with 287 students compared with 286.
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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center better than River City Scholars Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks higher (55.6 vs 18.3 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 Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and River City Scholars Charter Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center: 287. River City Scholars Charter Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center and River City Scholars Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 572nd of 1,581 and River City Scholars Charter Academy is 1353rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).