Byron Center West Middle School vs Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 425 m 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
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Byron Center · Public middle · Grades 3–7
705 students
| Measure | Byron Center West Middle School Byron Center, Michigan | Robert L Nickels Intermediate School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 485 | #75 of 485 |
| National rank | #2035 of 15,369 | #2937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 3–7 |
| Students | 729 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| 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 72.0).
- •Byron Center West Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Byron Center West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Robert L Nickels Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 23.3%).
- •Robert L Nickels Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.8).
- •Byron Center West Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 705.
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 Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Center West Middle School ranks higher (76.8 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 Byron Center West Middle School and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Center West Middle School: 729. Robert L Nickels Intermediate School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Center West Middle School and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Byron Center West Middle School is 44th of 485 and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is 75th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).