Arcadia Elementary School vs Linden Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 1,581 | #322 of 485 |
| National rank | #41047 of 50,301 | #10193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 26.0).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 79.4%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.1).
- •Linden Grove Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 355.
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 Arcadia Elementary School better than Linden Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Grove Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 26.0 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 Arcadia Elementary School and Linden Grove Middle School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 355. Linden Grove Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and Linden Grove Middle School rank in Michigan?
Arcadia Elementary School is 1219th of 1,581 and Linden Grove Middle School is 322nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).