Byron Center West Middle School vs Heritage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Center West Middle School
Byron Center · Public middle · Grades 6–9
729 students
Heritage Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
398 students
| Measure | Byron Center West Middle School Byron Center, Michigan | Heritage Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 485 | #477 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2035 of 15,369 | #18467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 729 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 70% | – |
| city | Byron Center | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Center West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 59.6).
- •Byron Center West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 26.1%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.8).
- •Byron Center West Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 398.
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 Byron Center West Middle School better than Heritage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Center West Middle School ranks higher (76.8 vs 59.6 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 Byron Center West Middle School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Center West Middle School: 729. Heritage Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Center West Middle School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Byron Center West Middle School is 44th of 485 and Heritage Elementary School is 477th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).