Hillside Middle School vs Linden Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 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
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 485 | #322 of 485 |
| National rank | #13186 of 15,369 | #10193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 23.2).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 62.7%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.1).
- •Linden Grove Middle School is the larger school with 727 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 Linden Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Grove Middle School ranks higher (38.4 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 Linden Grove Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 476. Linden Grove Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Linden Grove Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hillside Middle School is 417th of 485 and Linden Grove Middle School is 322nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).