Comstock Elementary School vs Spring Valley Center for Exploration
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comstock Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
597 students
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Comstock Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,581 | #1338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45956 of 50,301 | #45372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 597 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 18.2).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Comstock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 84%).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Comstock Elementary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 263.
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 Comstock Elementary School better than Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Valley Center for Exploration ranks higher (19.2 vs 18.2 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 Comstock Elementary School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Elementary School: 597. Spring Valley Center for Exploration: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Elementary School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration rank in Michigan?
Comstock Elementary School is 1354th of 1,581 and Spring Valley Center for Exploration is 1338th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).