Buchanan Elementary vs Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue has a higher overall rating of 4.8/10 compared to 4.2/10. Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue is significantly larger with 661 students, about 1.7× the size of Buchanan Elementary (387). In math proficiency, Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue leads at 19.0%.
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Buchanan Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
4.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
387 students
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Grand Rapids, MI
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
661 students
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| Metric | Buchanan Elementary | Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.2 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.3% | 81.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #2,874 of 3,198 | #2,648 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 10th | 17th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Buchanan Elementary | Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Buchanan Elementary | Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 387 | 661 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 20.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.3% | 81.7% |
| District | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49507) | Grand Rapids (49503) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,578 | $61,734 |
| Median Home Value | $179,600 | $224,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,114 | $1,207 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.9% | 43.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | 22.3% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 19 min |