Creekside Middle School vs New Groningen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Middle School
Zeeland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
577 students
New Groningen School
Zeeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan | New Groningen School Zeeland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 485 | #95 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3036 of 15,369 | #5568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Zeeland | Zeeland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Groningen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.4).
- •New Groningen School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •New Groningen School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 23.8%).
- •New Groningen School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Creekside Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 512.
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 Creekside Middle School better than New Groningen School?
On the Success Index (US), New Groningen School ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.4 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 Creekside Middle School and New Groningen School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Zeeland and Zeeland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle School: 577. New Groningen School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle School and New Groningen School rank in Michigan?
Creekside Middle School is 77th of 485 and New Groningen School is 95th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).