Brandywine Middle School vs Merritt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
183 students
Merritt Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
304 students
| Measure | Brandywine Middle School Niles, Michigan | Merritt Elementary School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 485 | #882 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8752 of 15,369 | #30502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 183 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 42.2).
- •Brandywine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 73%).
- •Merritt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •Merritt Elementary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 183.
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 Brandywine Middle School better than Merritt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 42.2 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 Brandywine Middle School and Merritt Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Middle School: 183. Merritt Elementary School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Middle School and Merritt Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brandywine Middle School is 257th of 485 and Merritt Elementary School is 882nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).