Explorer Elementary vs Southwood Elementary
Explorer Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 5.6/10. Explorer Elementary is significantly larger with 563 students, about 1.9× the size of Southwood Elementary (301). In math proficiency, Explorer Elementary leads at 55.0%.
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Explorer Elementary
Caledonia, MI
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
563 students
Southwood Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
301 students
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| Metric | Explorer Elementary | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.7% | 84.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #470 of 3,198 | #2,166 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 32th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Explorer Elementary | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Explorer Elementary | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 563 | 301 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.7% | 84.1% |
| District | Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
| City | Caledonia | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Caledonia (49316) | Grand Rapids (49548) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,548 | $62,218 |
| Median Home Value | $338,800 | $149,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,299 | $1,129 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.9% | 16.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 20 min |