Blue Star Elementary School vs Saugatuck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.2 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
Saugatuck Middle School
Saugatuck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
| Measure | Blue Star Elementary School Holland, Michigan | Saugatuck Middle School Saugatuck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,581 | #89 of 485 |
| National rank | #13127 of 50,301 | #3328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Holland | Saugatuck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saugatuck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 67.4).
- •Blue Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 34.7%).
- •Blue Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Blue Star Elementary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 186.
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 Saugatuck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saugatuck Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 67.4 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 Blue Star Elementary School and Saugatuck Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Holland and Saugatuck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Star Elementary School: 202. Saugatuck Middle School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Star Elementary School and Saugatuck Middle School rank in Michigan?
Blue Star Elementary School is 332nd of 1,581 and Saugatuck Middle School is 89th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).