Arbor Academy vs Minges Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Academy
Battle Creek · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
154 students
Minges Brook School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
| Measure | Arbor Academy Battle Creek, Michigan | Minges Brook School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 1,581 | #1019 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45573 of 50,301 | #34462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 154 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minges Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 18.8).
- •Minges Brook School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Minges Brook School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Minges Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Arbor Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Minges Brook School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 154.
- •Arbor Academy is a charter school while Minges Brook School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arbor Academy better than Minges Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Minges Brook School ranks higher (36.3 vs 18.8 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 Arbor Academy and Minges Brook School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Academy: 154. Minges Brook School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Academy and Minges Brook School rank in Michigan?
Arbor Academy is 1345th of 1,581 and Minges Brook School is 1019th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).