Ballard Elementary School vs Brandywine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Brandywine Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
183 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Brandywine Middle School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #257 of 485 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #8752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 516 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 33.2).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Brandywine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Brandywine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Brandywine Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.1).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 183.
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Brandywine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Brandywine Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Brandywine Middle School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Brandywine Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Brandywine Middle School is 257th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).