Kent Hills Elementary vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Hills Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | Kent Hills Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1555 of 1,581 | #449 of 485 |
| National rank | #49973 of 50,301 | #14342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 7.5).
- •Kent Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Kent Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 91.2%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 21.8).
- •Kent Hills Elementary is the larger school with 370 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 Kent Hills Elementary better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Middle School ranks higher (16.6 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 Kent Hills Elementary and Riverside Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Hills Elementary: 370. Riverside Middle School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Hills Elementary and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kent Hills Elementary is 1555th of 1,581 and Riverside Middle School is 449th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).