Grandville Cummings Elementary School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
366 students
Union High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Grandville Cummings Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Union High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,581 | #521 of 591 |
| National rank | #16719 of 50,301 | #15345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 7.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 19.5).
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Union High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 366.
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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 19.5 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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Union High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School: 366. Union High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Union High School rank in Michigan?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 418th of 1,581 and Union High School is 521st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).