Harper Creek Middle School vs Riverside 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.
Harper Creek Middle School
Battle Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
896 students
Riverside Elementary School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
350 students
| Measure | Harper Creek Middle School Battle Creek, Michigan | Riverside Elementary School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 485 | #496 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8545 of 15,369 | #18945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 896 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 45.8).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Harper Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 66%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.3).
- •Harper Creek Middle School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 350.
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 Harper Creek Middle School better than Riverside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 45.8 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 Harper Creek Middle School and Riverside Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Creek Middle School: 896. Riverside Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Creek Middle School and Riverside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harper Creek Middle School is 246th of 485 and Riverside Elementary School is 496th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).