Alger Middle School vs Burton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 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
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 485 | #473 of 485 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,369 | #15095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 6% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.9 vs 10.0).
- •Alger Middle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •Alger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Burton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 89.2%).
- •Alger Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.5).
- •Burton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 314.
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 Burton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alger Middle School and Burton Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alger Middle School: 314. Burton Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alger Middle School and Burton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alger Middle School is 471st of 485 and Burton Middle School is 473rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).