Beach Elementary School vs Cedar Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
445 students
Cedar Springs Middle School
Cedar Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Cedar Springs, Michigan | Cedar Springs Middle School Cedar Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,581 | #150 of 485 |
| National rank | #19491 of 50,301 | #5409 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 58.1).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Cedar Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Cedar Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 42.9%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •Cedar Springs Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 445.
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 Beach Elementary School better than Cedar Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Springs Middle School ranks higher (60.3 vs 58.1 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 Beach Elementary School and Cedar Springs Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Springs and Cedar Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 445. Cedar Springs Middle School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Cedar Springs Middle School rank in Michigan?
Beach Elementary School is 514th of 1,581 and Cedar Springs Middle School is 150th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).