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Harrison Park Academy vs. Shawmut Hills School

Should you attend Harrison Park Academy or Shawmut Hills 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.

School Overview

School
Harrison Park Academy
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Shawmut Hills School
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Shawmut Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harrison Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shawmut Hills School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
605 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrison Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shawmut Hills School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrison Park Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shawmut Hills School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrison Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shawmut Hills School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shawmut Hills School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2860 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2455 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrison Park 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 Shawmut Hills School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools 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 Shawmut Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools 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 Shawmut Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools 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 Shawmut Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harrison Park Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shawmut Hills School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
35
Grade 1 Students
76
39
Grade 2 Students
77
49
Grade 3 Students
72
27
Grade 4 Students
72
35
Grade 5 Students
59
33
Grade 6 Students
76
25
Grade 7 Students
69
27
Grade 8 Students
54
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrison Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shawmut Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrison Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shawmut Hills School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrison Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shawmut Hills School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrison Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shawmut Hills School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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