Belding Middle School vs Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belding Middle School
Belding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Ellis Elementary School
Belding · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
391 students
| Measure | Belding Middle School Belding, Michigan | Ellis Elementary School Belding, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 485 | #629 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11634 of 15,369 | #22835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 363 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Belding | Belding |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 31.4).
- •Belding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 63.2%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 363.
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 Belding Middle School better than Ellis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 31.4 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 Belding Middle School and Ellis Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Belding and Belding in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding Middle School: 363. Ellis Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding Middle School and Ellis Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Belding Middle School is 369th of 485 and Ellis Elementary School is 629th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).