Central Middle School vs Meadow Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Ada, Michigan | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 485 | #288 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1339 of 15,369 | #11672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 488 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.5).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 26.5%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 431.
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 Central Middle School better than Meadow Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.5 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 Central Middle School and Meadow Brook Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 488. Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Meadow Brook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Middle School is 26th of 485 and Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).