Paris Ridge Elementary vs Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paris Ridge Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
303 students
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Middleville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Paris Ridge Elementary Caledonia, Michigan | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Middleville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,581 | #173 of 485 |
| National rank | #7610 of 50,301 | #6042 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Caledonia | Middleville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paris Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 57.4).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 39.1%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 303.
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 Paris Ridge Elementary better than Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paris Ridge Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 57.4 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 Paris Ridge Elementary and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Middleville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paris Ridge Elementary: 303. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paris Ridge Elementary and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School rank in Michigan?
Paris Ridge Elementary is 162nd of 1,581 and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is 173rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).