Pinewood School vs Sandy Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
Sandy Hill School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
402 students
| Measure | Pinewood School Jenison, Michigan | Sandy Hill School Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,581 | #215 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9333 of 50,301 | #9536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 320 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Jenison | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 72.6).
- •Sandy Hill School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Pinewood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 38.6%).
- •Sandy Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Sandy Hill School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 320.
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 Pinewood School better than Sandy Hill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pinewood School and Sandy Hill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jenison and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood School: 320. Sandy Hill School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood School and Sandy Hill School rank in Michigan?
Pinewood School is 211th of 1,581 and Sandy Hill School is 215th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).