Beach Middle School vs Creekside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Middle School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Creekside Intermediate School
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 5–6
479 students
| Measure | Beach Middle School Chelsea, Michigan | Creekside Intermediate School Dexter, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 485 | #58 of 485 |
| National rank | #2153 of 15,369 | #2385 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 525 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Chelsea | Dexter |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 74.8).
- •Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 10.9%).
- •Creekside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Beach Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 479.
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 Middle School better than Creekside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.8 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 Middle School and Creekside Intermediate School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Dexter in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Middle School: 525. Creekside Intermediate School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Middle School and Creekside Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Beach Middle School is 49th of 485 and Creekside Intermediate School is 58th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).