Highlands School vs Riverside Middle School
Highlands School has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 5.0/10. Highlands School is significantly larger with 434 students, about 1.8× the size of Riverside Middle School (244). In math proficiency, Highlands School leads at 52.0%.
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
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
244 students
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| Metric | Highlands School | Riverside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 92.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #1,942 of 3,198 | #2,542 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 21th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands School | Riverside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highlands School | Riverside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 6th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 434 | 244 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 92.6% |
| District | Northview Public Schools | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49525) | Grand Rapids (49505) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,969 | $71,692 |
| Median Home Value | $292,500 | $227,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,335 | $1,248 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 49.1% | 39.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 16.4% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |