Alger Middle School vs Brookside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alger Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
314 students
Brookside Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 485 | #1368 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,369 | #46318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 10.9).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 89.2%).
- •Alger Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.9).
- •Alger Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 254.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alger Middle School better than Brookside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alger Middle School and Brookside Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alger Middle School: 314. Brookside Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alger Middle School and Brookside Elementary rank in Michigan?
Alger Middle School is 471st of 485 and Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).