Beach Middle School vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 11 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
Mill Creek Middle School
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Beach Middle School Chelsea, Michigan | Mill Creek Middle School Dexter, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 485 | #1 of 485 |
| National rank | #2153 of 15,369 | #400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 525 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Chelsea | Dexter |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 76.1).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 10.5%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.1).
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 Mill Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 76.1 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 Middle School and Mill Creek Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Dexter in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Middle School: 525. Mill Creek Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Middle School and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Beach Middle School is 49th of 485 and Mill Creek Middle School is 1st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).