Comstock Middle School vs Gull Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comstock Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
276 students
Gull Lake Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Gull Lake Middle School Richland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 485 | #138 of 485 |
| National rank | #13894 of 15,369 | #5021 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 46% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Richland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gull Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 19.3).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 13%).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 24%).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Comstock Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Gull Lake Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 276.
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 Middle School better than Gull Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gull Lake Middle School ranks higher (62.1 vs 19.3 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 Middle School and Gull Lake Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Richland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Middle School: 276. Gull Lake Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Middle School and Gull Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Comstock Middle School is 436th of 485 and Gull Lake Middle School is 138th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).