Knapp Charter Academy vs Northern Trails 56 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
398 students
Northern Trails 56 School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
520 students
| Measure | Knapp Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northern Trails 56 School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1033 of 1,581 | #54 of 485 |
| National rank | #34969 of 50,301 | #2308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 398 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Trails 56 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 35.5).
- •Northern Trails 56 School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Northern Trails 56 School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Northern Trails 56 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 76.6%).
- •Knapp Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Northern Trails 56 School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 398.
- •Knapp Charter Academy is a charter school while Northern Trails 56 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knapp Charter Academy better than Northern Trails 56 School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Trails 56 School ranks higher (75.3 vs 35.5 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 Knapp Charter Academy and Northern Trails 56 School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Charter Academy: 398. Northern Trails 56 School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Charter Academy and Northern Trails 56 School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Charter Academy is 1033rd of 1,581 and Northern Trails 56 School is 54th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).