Beach Middle School vs South Meadows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
South Meadows Elementary School
Chelsea · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
476 students
| Measure | Beach Middle School Chelsea, Michigan | South Meadows Elementary School Chelsea, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 485 | #281 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2153 of 15,369 | #11418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 525 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 69.9).
- •South Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 15.5%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.0).
- •Beach Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 476.
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 South Meadows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 69.9 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 South Meadows Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Middle School: 525. South Meadows Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Middle School and South Meadows Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Beach Middle School is 49th of 485 and South Meadows Elementary School is 281st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).