Comstock Middle School vs Parchment Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 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 Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Parchment Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 485 | #314 of 485 |
| National rank | #13894 of 15,369 | #10002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parchment Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 19.3).
- •Parchment Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Parchment Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Parchment Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Comstock Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Parchment Middle School is the larger school with 352 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Comstock Middle School better than Parchment Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parchment Middle School ranks higher (39.2 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 Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Middle School: 276. Parchment Middle School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Middle School and Parchment Middle School rank in Michigan?
Comstock Middle School is 436th of 485 and Parchment Middle School is 314th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).