Meadow Brook Elementary School vs Ridge Park Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
507 students
| Measure | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Ridge Park Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,581 | #1092 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11672 of 50,301 | #36876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 431 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 32.6).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 91.3%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Ridge Park Charter Academy is the larger school with 507 students compared with 431.
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School is a public school while Ridge Park Charter Academy is a charter 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 Meadow Brook Elementary School better than Ridge Park Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Brook Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 32.6 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 Meadow Brook Elementary School and Ridge Park Charter Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Ridge Park Charter Academy: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Brook Elementary School and Ridge Park Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 and Ridge Park Charter Academy is 1092nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).