Appleview Elementary School vs Kent City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleview Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
517 students
Kent City Middle School
Kent City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Appleview Elementary School Sparta, Michigan | Kent City Middle School Kent City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 1,581 | #292 of 485 |
| National rank | #16425 of 50,301 | #9488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| city | Sparta | Kent City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 41.5).
- •Appleview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Appleview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Appleview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 60%).
- •Appleview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 22.3).
- •Appleview Elementary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 290.
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 Appleview Elementary School better than Kent City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Appleview Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 41.5 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 Appleview Elementary School and Kent City Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Kent City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleview Elementary School: 517. Kent City Middle School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleview Elementary School and Kent City Middle School rank in Michigan?
Appleview Elementary School is 405th of 1,581 and Kent City Middle School is 292nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).