Hinks Elementary vs Ridgemoor Park Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinks Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students
| Measure | Hinks Elementary Alpena, Michigan | Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,581 | #1208 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33289 of 50,301 | #40729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 132 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Alpena | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 26.5).
- •Hinks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Hinks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Ridgemoor Park Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 56.1%).
- •Hinks Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.7).
- •Hinks Elementary is the larger school with 132 students compared with 131.
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 Hinks Elementary better than Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Hinks Elementary ranks higher (38.0 vs 26.5 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 Hinks Elementary and Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinks Elementary: 132. Ridgemoor Park Montessori: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinks Elementary and Ridgemoor Park Montessori rank in Michigan?
Hinks Elementary is 975th of 1,581 and Ridgemoor Park Montessori is 1208th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).