Beadle Lake Elementary School vs Harper Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students
Harper Creek Middle School
Battle Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
896 students
| Measure | Beadle Lake Elementary School Battle Creek, Michigan | Harper Creek Middle School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 1,581 | #246 of 485 |
| National rank | #33641 of 50,301 | #8545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 333 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 37.5).
- •Beadle Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Harper Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Harper Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 46.8%).
- •Beadle Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Harper Creek Middle School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 333.
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 Beadle Lake Elementary School better than Harper Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Creek Middle School ranks higher (45.8 vs 37.5 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 Beadle Lake Elementary School and Harper Creek Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beadle Lake Elementary School: 333. Harper Creek Middle School: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beadle Lake Elementary School and Harper Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Beadle Lake Elementary School is 990th of 1,581 and Harper Creek Middle School is 246th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).