Blue Star Elementary School vs Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Star Elementary School
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
202 students
Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
707 students
| Measure | Blue Star Elementary School Holland, Michigan | Hamilton Middle School Hamilton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,581 | #101 of 485 |
| National rank | #13127 of 50,301 | #3863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 202 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Holland | Hamilton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.4 vs 67.6).
- •Blue Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 34.7%).
- •Blue Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 202.
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 Blue Star Elementary School better than Hamilton Middle School?
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 Blue Star Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Holland and Hamilton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Star Elementary School: 202. Hamilton Middle School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Star Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Blue Star Elementary School is 332nd of 1,581 and Hamilton Middle School is 101st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).