Brookside Elementary vs Pine River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 134 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
Pine River Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
254 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Pine River Elementary School Midland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1368 of 1,581 | #246 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46318 of 50,301 | #10474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 254 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 59% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Midland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 17.5).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 22%).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 74.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.2).
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 Pine River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine River Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 17.5 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 Pine River Elementary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Midland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 254. Pine River Elementary School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Pine River Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 and Pine River Elementary School is 246th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).