Hillside Middle School vs KingWestwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
KingWestwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | KingWestwood Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 485 | #575 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13186 of 15,369 | #21388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 50% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KingWestwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 23.2).
- •KingWestwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •KingWestwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •KingWestwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 60.1%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.4).
- •KingWestwood Elementary School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 476.
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 Hillside Middle School better than KingWestwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), KingWestwood Elementary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 23.2 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 Hillside Middle School and KingWestwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 476. KingWestwood Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and KingWestwood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hillside Middle School is 417th of 485 and KingWestwood Elementary School is 575th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).