Brownell Middle School vs John Monteith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle School
Grosse Pointe Farms · Public middle · Grades 5–8
605 students
John Monteith Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle School Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan | John Monteith Elementary School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 485 | #338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1608 of 15,369 | #13367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 605 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Farms | Grosse Pointe Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 67.1).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 16.7%).
- •John Monteith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.8).
- •Brownell Middle School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 456.
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 Brownell Middle School better than John Monteith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownell Middle School ranks higher (79.2 vs 67.1 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 Brownell Middle School and John Monteith Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle School: 605. John Monteith Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle School and John Monteith Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brownell Middle School is 30th of 485 and John Monteith Elementary School is 338th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).