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Ridge Park Charter Academy vs. Thornapple Elementary School

Should you attend Ridge Park Charter Academy or Thornapple Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Ridge Park Charter Academy
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Thornapple Elementary School
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Ridge Park Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Thornapple Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ridge Park Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thornapple Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-4
Total Students
507 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridge Park Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thornapple Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridge Park Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thornapple Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridge Park Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thornapple Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Park Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1384 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#51 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridge Park Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thornapple Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MI)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridge Park Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornapple Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridge Park Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thornapple Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridge Park Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ridge Park Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thornapple Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
80
74
Grade 1 Students
72
76
Grade 2 Students
47
82
Grade 3 Students
49
81
Grade 4 Students
49
74
Grade 5 Students
53
-
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
54
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Asian
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
64%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridge Park Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thornapple Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Hills Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridge Park Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thornapple Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridge Park Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thornapple Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridge Park Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ridge Park Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thornapple Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Hills Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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