Brown School vs Upton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 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
Upton Middle School
Saint Joseph · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Brown School Saint Joseph, Michigan | Upton Middle School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,581 | #41 of 485 |
| National rank | #8002 of 50,301 | #1948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 74.9).
- •Brown School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Upton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Upton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 22.9%).
- •Upton Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.6).
- •Upton Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 410.
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 Upton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Upton Middle School ranks higher (77.3 vs 74.9 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 Upton Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Saint Joseph in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown School: 410. Upton Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown School and Upton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brown School is 175th of 1,581 and Upton Middle School is 41st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).