Harrison Park Academy vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Park Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
708 students
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | Harrison Park Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1406 of 1,581 | #449 of 485 |
| National rank | #47066 of 50,301 | #14342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •Harrison Park Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Harrison Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Harrison Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 91.2%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Harrison Park Academy is the larger school with 708 students compared with 227.
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 Harrison Park Academy better than Riverside Middle School?
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 Harrison Park Academy and Riverside Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Park Academy: 708. Riverside Middle School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Park Academy and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Harrison Park Academy is 1406th of 1,581 and Riverside Middle School is 449th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).