Comstock Middle School vs Parchment Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 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
Parchment Central Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
289 students
| Measure | Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Parchment Central Elem School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 485 | #661 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13894 of 15,369 | #23929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 276 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 54.5% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parchment Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 19.3).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 13%).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24%).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Comstock Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.1).
- •Parchment Central Elem School is the larger school with 289 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 Parchment Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Parchment Central Elem School ranks higher (51.8 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 Parchment Central Elem School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Middle School: 276. Parchment Central Elem School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Middle School and Parchment Central Elem School rank in Michigan?
Comstock Middle School is 436th of 485 and Parchment Central Elem School is 661st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).