Hillside Middle School vs Three Rivers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 39 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
Three Rivers Middle School
Three Rivers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Three Rivers Middle School Three Rivers, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 485 | #243 of 485 |
| National rank | #13186 of 15,369 | #8487 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Three Rivers |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Rivers Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 23.2).
- •Three Rivers Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Three Rivers Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Three Rivers Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 60.1%).
- •Three Rivers Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
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 Three Rivers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Three Rivers Middle School ranks higher (46.2 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 Three Rivers Middle School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 476. Three Rivers Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Three Rivers Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hillside Middle School is 417th of 485 and Three Rivers Middle School is 243rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).