Comstock Middle School vs Spring Valley Center for Exploration
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 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
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 485 | #1338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13894 of 15,369 | #45372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.3 vs 19.2).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Comstock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Comstock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 84%).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.2).
- •Comstock Middle School is the larger school with 276 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 Middle School better than Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Comstock Middle School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock Middle School: 276. Spring Valley Center for Exploration: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock Middle School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration rank in Michigan?
Comstock Middle School is 436th of 485 and Spring Valley Center for Exploration is 1338th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).