Mill Creek Middle School vs North Park Montessori Academy
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.
Mill Creek Middle School
Comstock Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
North Park Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
379 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Middle School Comstock Park, Michigan | North Park Montessori Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 485 | #550 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9388 of 15,369 | #20539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 385 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Comstock Park | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 42.0).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 51.4%).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Mill Creek Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 379.
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 Mill Creek Middle School better than North Park Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Montessori Academy ranks higher (56.6 vs 42.0 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 Mill Creek Middle School and North Park Montessori Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Comstock Park and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Middle School: 385. North Park Montessori Academy: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Middle School and North Park Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Mill Creek Middle School is 289th of 485 and North Park Montessori Academy is 550th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).