Knapp Forest Elementary School vs Northern Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Northern Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,581 | #18 of 485 |
| National rank | #4207 of 50,301 | #1185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 520 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.4 vs 81.9).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 15.3%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.4).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 515.
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 Forest Elementary School better than Northern Hills Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knapp Forest Elementary School and Northern Hills Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Forest Elementary School: 520. Northern Hills Middle School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Forest Elementary School and Northern Hills Middle School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Forest Elementary School is 66th of 1,581 and Northern Hills Middle School is 18th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).