Brandon Middle School vs HarveySwanson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Middle School
Ortonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students
HarveySwanson Elementary School
Ortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Brandon Middle School Ortonville, Michigan | HarveySwanson Elementary School Ortonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 485 | #769 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7331 of 15,369 | #27026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Ortonville | Ortonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 47.2).
- •Brandon Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Brandon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 43.8%).
- •HarveySwanson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
- •HarveySwanson Elementary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 436.
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 Brandon Middle School better than HarveySwanson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 47.2 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 Brandon Middle School and HarveySwanson Elementary School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Ortonville and Ortonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Middle School: 436. HarveySwanson Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Middle School and HarveySwanson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brandon Middle School is 215th of 485 and HarveySwanson Elementary School is 769th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).