Highlands School vs Orchard View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
Orchard View Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Orchard View Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 485 | #333 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4491 of 15,369 | #13163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 64.5).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 35.3%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 439.
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 Highlands School better than Orchard View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 64.5 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 Highlands School and Orchard View Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands School: 445. Orchard View Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands School and Orchard View Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Highlands School is 119th of 485 and Orchard View Elementary School is 333rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).