New Branches Charter Academy vs Sherwood Global Studies Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Branches Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
121 students
| Measure | New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Sherwood Global Studies Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1302 of 1,581 | #1335 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43859 of 50,301 | #45252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 345 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Branches Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 19.4).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Sherwood Global Studies Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 89%).
- •Sherwood Global Studies Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •New Branches Charter Academy is the larger school with 345 students compared with 121.
- •New Branches Charter Academy is a charter school while Sherwood Global Studies Academy 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 New Branches Charter Academy better than Sherwood Global Studies Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Branches Charter Academy ranks higher (21.6 vs 19.4 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 New Branches Charter Academy and Sherwood Global Studies Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Branches Charter Academy: 345. Sherwood Global Studies Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Branches Charter Academy and Sherwood Global Studies Academy rank in Michigan?
New Branches Charter Academy is 1302nd of 1,581 and Sherwood Global Studies Academy is 1335th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).