Highlands School vs Northern Trails 56 School
Northern Trails 56 School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, Northern Trails 56 School leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Highlands School
Grand Rapids, MI
5.9/10
Middle School5th – 6th
434 students
Northern Trails 56 School
Grand Rapids, MI
7.6/10
Middle School5th – 6th
499 students
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| Metric | Highlands School | Northern Trails 56 School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 18.4% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #1,942 of 3,198 | #577 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands School | Northern Trails 56 School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highlands School | Northern Trails 56 School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 6th | 5th – 6th |
| Enrollment | 434 | 499 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 18.4% |
| District | Northview Public Schools | Forest Hills Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49525) | Grand Rapids (49525) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,969 | $87,969 |
| Median Home Value | $292,500 | $292,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 49.1% | 49.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |