North Park Montessori Academy vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Park Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
379 students
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | North Park Montessori Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,581 | #449 of 485 |
| National rank | #20539 of 50,301 | #14342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 7% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 16.6).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 7%).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •North Park Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •North Park Montessori Academy is the larger school with 379 students compared with 227.
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 Park Montessori Academy better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Montessori Academy ranks higher (56.6 vs 16.6 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 North Park Montessori Academy and Riverside Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Montessori Academy: 379. Riverside Middle School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Montessori Academy and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
North Park Montessori Academy is 550th of 1,581 and Riverside Middle School is 449th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).