Cityside Middle School vs New Groningen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cityside Middle School
Zeeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
New Groningen School
Zeeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Cityside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan | New Groningen School Zeeland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 485 | #95 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2999 of 15,369 | #5568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Zeeland | Zeeland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Groningen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.6).
- •New Groningen School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •New Groningen School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 23.8%).
- •New Groningen School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Cityside Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 512.
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 Cityside Middle School better than New Groningen School?
On the Success Index (US), New Groningen School ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.6 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 Cityside Middle School and New Groningen School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Zeeland and Zeeland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cityside Middle School: 771. New Groningen School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cityside Middle School and New Groningen School rank in Michigan?
Cityside Middle School is 76th of 485 and New Groningen School is 95th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).