Brookside Elementary School vs Crossroads Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
Crossroads Charter Academy
Big Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
117 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan | Crossroads Charter Academy Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #842 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #29180 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 336 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 61.9%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.7).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 117.
- •Brookside Elementary School is a public school while Crossroads Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Crossroads Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary School and Crossroads Charter Academy?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 336. Crossroads Charter Academy: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Crossroads Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 and Crossroads Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).