Big Rapids Middle School vs Crossroads Charter Academy K5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 511 m 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
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Big Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
103 students
| Measure | Big Rapids Middle School Big Rapids, Michigan | Crossroads Charter Academy K5 Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 485 | #933 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10039 of 15,369 | #31988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 644 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.0 vs 39.9).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy K5 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy K5 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 73.8%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy K5 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.8).
- •Big Rapids Middle School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 103.
- •Big Rapids Middle School is a public school while Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Rapids Middle School and Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids Middle School: 644. Crossroads Charter Academy K5: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids Middle School and Crossroads Charter Academy K5 rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids Middle School is 316th of 485 and Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is 933rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).