Columbia Upper Elementary School vs Napoleon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
406 students
Napoleon Middle School
Napoleon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
261 students
| Measure | Columbia Upper Elementary School Brooklyn, Michigan | Napoleon Middle School Napoleon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,581 | #190 of 485 |
| National rank | #16505 of 50,301 | #6605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| city | Brooklyn | Napoleon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 54.8).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 38.7%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 261.
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 Columbia Upper Elementary School better than Napoleon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 54.8 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 Columbia Upper Elementary School and Napoleon Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Napoleon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Upper Elementary School: 406. Napoleon Middle School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Upper Elementary School and Napoleon Middle School rank in Michigan?
Columbia Upper Elementary School is 410th of 1,581 and Napoleon Middle School is 190th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).