Palmer School vs Harrison Park Academy
Harrison Park Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 3.7/10. Harrison Park Academy is significantly larger with 605 students, about 3.3× the size of Palmer School (184). In math proficiency, Harrison Park Academy leads at 17.0%.
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.
Palmer School
Grand Rapids, MI
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
184 students
Harrison Park Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
605 students
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| Metric | Palmer School | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Growth Score | 2.7 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.9% | 93.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #3,007 of 3,198 | #2,001 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palmer School | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Palmer School | Harrison Park Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 184 | 605 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.9% | 93.1% |
| District | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49505) | Grand Rapids (49504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,692 | $68,326 |
| Median Home Value | $227,900 | $222,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,248 | $1,145 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |