Indian Prairie Elementary School vs Northglade Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 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
Northglade Montessori School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Indian Prairie Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,581 | #930 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16791 of 50,301 | #31883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 169 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 40.1).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 46.7%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.4).
- •Northglade Montessori School is the larger school with 271 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 Northglade Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 40.1 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 Northglade Montessori School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Prairie Elementary School: 169. Northglade Montessori School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Prairie Elementary School and Northglade Montessori School rank in Michigan?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is 423rd of 1,581 and Northglade Montessori School is 930th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).