North Elementary School vs Spring Valley Center for Exploration
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 438 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elementary School
Iron Mountain · Public elementary · Grades K–4
263 students
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | North Elementary School Iron Mountain, Michigan | Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,581 | #1338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33304 of 50,301 | #45372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Iron Mountain | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 19.2).
- •North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •North Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 84%).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.8).
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 North Elementary School better than Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
On the Success Index (US), North Elementary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 19.2 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 North Elementary School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elementary School: 263. Spring Valley Center for Exploration: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elementary School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration rank in Michigan?
North Elementary School is 977th of 1,581 and Spring Valley Center for Exploration is 1338th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).