Beach Elementary School vs Edgewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Edgewood Elementary School
Fruitport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | Edgewood Elementary School Fruitport, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,581 | #911 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16565 of 50,301 | #31378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| city | Muskegon | Fruitport |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 40.8).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Edgewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 48.8%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
- •Edgewood Elementary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 295.
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 Edgewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 40.8 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 Edgewood Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Fruitport in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 295. Edgewood Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Beach Elementary School is 412th of 1,581 and Edgewood Elementary School is 911th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).