Meadow Ridge Elementary School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Parkside Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | Meadow Ridge Elementary School Rockford, Michigan | Parkside Elementary School Rockford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,581 | #117 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8723 of 50,301 | #6101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.8).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 32.4%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.3).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 179.
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 Ridge Elementary School better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.8 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 Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School: 397. Parkside Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 189th of 1,581 and Parkside Elementary School is 117th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).