Brookside Elementary vs Burton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1368 of 1,581 | #473 of 485 |
| National rank | #46318 of 50,301 | #15095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 10.0).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 77.9%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.5).
- •Burton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 254.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Burton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 10.0 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 Brookside Elementary and Burton Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 254. Burton Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Burton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 and Burton Middle School is 473rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).