Brown Elementary School vs Byron Center West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
Byron Center West Middle School
Byron Center · Public middle · Grades 6–9
729 students
| Measure | Brown Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Byron Center West Middle School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,581 | #44 of 485 |
| National rank | #2552 of 50,301 | #2035 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 438 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 70% |
| city | Byron Center | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 76.8).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 70%).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 74%).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 23.3%).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •Byron Center West Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 438.
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 Brown Elementary School better than Byron Center West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 76.8 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 Brown Elementary School and Byron Center West Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Elementary School: 438. Byron Center West Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Elementary School and Byron Center West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brown Elementary School is 28th of 1,581 and Byron Center West Middle School is 44th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).