El Sol Elementary vs Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students
| Measure | El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan | Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,581 | #315 of 485 |
| National rank | #28093 of 50,301 | #10030 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 39.1).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 60.4%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.8).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is the larger school with 889 students compared with 368.
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 El Sol Elementary better than Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), El Sol Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 39.1 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 El Sol Elementary and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sol Elementary: 368. Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sol Elementary and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts rank in Michigan?
El Sol Elementary is 811th of 1,581 and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is 315th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).