Ridge Wood Elementary School vs Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Wood Elementary School
Northville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Salem Elementary School
Northville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Ridge Wood Elementary School Northville, Michigan | Salem Elementary School Northville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,581 | #776 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6499 of 50,301 | #27180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 468 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| city | Northville | Northville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 47.0).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 32.3%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 371.
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 Ridge Wood Elementary School better than Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 47.0 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 Ridge Wood Elementary School and Salem Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Northville and Northville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Wood Elementary School: 468. Salem Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Wood Elementary School and Salem Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ridge Wood Elementary School is 133rd of 1,581 and Salem Elementary School is 776th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).