Ballard Elementary School vs Buchanan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.0 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
Buchanan Middle School
Buchanan · Public middle · Grades 5–7
358 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Buchanan Middle School Buchanan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #280 of 485 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #9290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 516 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| city | Niles | Buchanan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 33.2).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.9).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 358.
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 Buchanan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Middle School ranks higher (42.4 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 Buchanan Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Niles and Buchanan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Buchanan Middle School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Buchanan Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Buchanan Middle School is 280th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).