Eau Claire Middle School vs Sylvester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eau Claire Middle School
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
139 students
Sylvester Elementary School
Berrien Springs · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
394 students
| Measure | Eau Claire Middle School Eau Claire, Michigan | Sylvester Elementary School Berrien Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 485 | #1039 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14196 of 15,369 | #35126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 139 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Eau Claire | Berrien Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 17.4).
- •Sylvester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Sylvester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Sylvester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 91.4%).
- •Sylvester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Sylvester Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 139.
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 Eau Claire Middle School better than Sylvester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sylvester Elementary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 17.4 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 Eau Claire Middle School and Sylvester Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Eau Claire and Berrien Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eau Claire Middle School: 139. Sylvester Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eau Claire Middle School and Sylvester Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Eau Claire Middle School is 445th of 485 and Sylvester Elementary School is 1039th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).