Northern Hills Middle School vs Northern Trails 56 School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 446 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
Northern Trails 56 School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
520 students
| Measure | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northern Trails 56 School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 485 | #54 of 485 |
| National rank | #1185 of 15,369 | #2308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 515 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 75.3).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 17.7%).
- •Northern Trails 56 School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.4).
- •Northern Trails 56 School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 515.
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 Northern Hills Middle School better than Northern Trails 56 School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Hills Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 75.3 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 Northern Hills Middle School and Northern Trails 56 School?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Hills Middle School: 515. Northern Trails 56 School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Hills Middle School and Northern Trails 56 School rank in Michigan?
Northern Hills Middle School is 18th of 485 and Northern Trails 56 School is 54th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).