Indian Prairie Elementary School vs Linden Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
169 students
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Indian Prairie Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,581 | #322 of 485 |
| National rank | #16791 of 50,301 | #10193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 169 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 38.4).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.1).
- •Linden Grove Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 169.
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 Indian Prairie Elementary School better than Linden Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 38.4 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 Indian Prairie Elementary School and Linden Grove Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Prairie Elementary School: 169. Linden Grove Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Prairie Elementary School and Linden Grove Middle School rank in Michigan?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is 423rd of 1,581 and Linden Grove Middle School is 322nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).