Big Rapids Middle School vs Brookside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rapids Middle School
Big Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
644 students
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Big Rapids Middle School Big Rapids, Michigan | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 485 | #842 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10039 of 15,369 | #29180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 644 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 39.0).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Big Rapids Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 61.9%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.8).
- •Big Rapids Middle School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 336.
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 Big Rapids Middle School better than Brookside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 39.0 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 Big Rapids Middle School and Brookside Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids Middle School: 644. Brookside Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids Middle School and Brookside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids Middle School is 316th of 485 and Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).