Comstock Elementary School vs STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
STEM Academy
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
298 students
| Measure | Comstock Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | STEM Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,581 | #243 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45956 of 50,301 | #10291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 597 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 57% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 18.2).
- •STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 74.9%).
- •Comstock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Comstock Elementary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 298.
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 STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Academy ranks higher (71.5 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 STEM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Elementary School: 597. STEM Academy: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Elementary School and STEM Academy rank in Michigan?
Comstock Elementary School is 1354th of 1,581 and STEM Academy is 243rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).