Joseph C Sterling Elementary School vs Kent Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Kent Hills Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan | Kent Hills Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,581 | #1555 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25440 of 50,301 | #49973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| city | Carleton | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 7.5).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 87.8%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.8).
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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School better than Kent Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 7.5 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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Kent Hills Elementary?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Carleton and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Kent Hills Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Kent Hills Elementary rank in Michigan?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 and Kent Hills Elementary is 1555th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).