Hillside Middle School vs Northglade Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
Northglade Montessori School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 485 | #930 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13186 of 15,369 | #31883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northglade Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 23.2).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 60.1%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.4).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 271.
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 Northglade Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Northglade Montessori School ranks higher (40.1 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 Northglade Montessori School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 476. Northglade Montessori School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Northglade Montessori School rank in Michigan?
Hillside Middle School is 417th of 485 and Northglade Montessori School is 930th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).