Brown School vs Fair Plain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Brown School Saint Joseph, Michigan | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,581 | #453 of 485 |
| National rank | #8002 of 50,301 | #14578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 3% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 14.9).
- •Brown School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 3%).
- •Brown School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 8%).
- •Brown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 21.6).
- •Brown School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 240.
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 School better than Fair Plain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown School ranks higher (74.9 vs 14.9 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 School and Fair Plain Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown School: 410. Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown School and Fair Plain Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brown School is 175th of 1,581 and Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).