Brethren Middle School vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brethren Middle School
Brethren · Public middle · Grades 7–8
85 students
Merrill Middle School
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
97 students
| Measure | Brethren Middle School Brethren, Michigan | Merrill Middle School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 485 | #313 of 485 |
| National rank | #11562 of 15,369 | #9998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Brethren | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 31.7).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 70.6%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 97 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 Brethren Middle School better than Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill Middle School ranks higher (39.2 vs 31.7 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 Brethren Middle School and Merrill Middle School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Brethren and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brethren Middle School: 85. Merrill Middle School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brethren Middle School and Merrill Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brethren Middle School is 366th of 485 and Merrill Middle School is 313th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).