Brown Elementary School vs Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Byron Center · Public middle · Grades 3–7
705 students
| Measure | Brown Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Robert L Nickels Intermediate School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,581 | #75 of 485 |
| National rank | #2552 of 50,301 | #2937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–7 |
| Students | 438 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 60% |
| city | Byron Center | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 72.0).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 60%).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 22.8%).
- •Robert L Nickels Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is the larger school with 705 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 Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 72.0 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 Brown Elementary School and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Elementary School: 438. Robert L Nickels Intermediate School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Elementary School and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Brown Elementary School is 28th of 1,581 and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is 75th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).