Battle Creek Montessori Academy vs Springfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students
Springfield Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Montessori Academy Springfield, Michigan | Springfield Middle School Springfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,581 | #438 of 485 |
| National rank | #43772 of 50,301 | #13927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 141 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 19.1).
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Springfield Middle School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 141.
- •Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a charter school while Springfield Middle 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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy better than Springfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.1 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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Springfield Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy: 141. Springfield Middle School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Springfield Middle School rank in Michigan?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy is 1300th of 1,581 and Springfield Middle School is 438th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).