Blackwell Institute vs Brethren Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Institute
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
92 students
Brethren Middle School
Brethren · Public middle · Grades 7–8
85 students
| Measure | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan | Brethren Middle School Brethren, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 485 | #366 of 485 |
| National rank | #14868 of 15,369 | #11562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 92 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Brethren |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brethren Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 12.3).
- •Brethren Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Brethren Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Brethren Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.2).
- •Blackwell Institute is the larger school with 92 students compared with 85.
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 Blackwell Institute better than Brethren Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brethren Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 12.3 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 Blackwell Institute and Brethren Middle School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Brethren in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Institute: 92. Brethren Middle School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Institute and Brethren Middle School rank in Michigan?
Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 and Brethren Middle School is 366th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).