Kenneth T Beagle Middle School vs Willow Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
Grand Ledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
835 students
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Grand Ledge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Kenneth T Beagle Middle School Grand Ledge, Michigan | Willow Ridge Elementary School Grand Ledge, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 485 | #237 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4424 of 15,369 | #10096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 835 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | Grand Ledge | Grand Ledge |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 64.8).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 23.6%).
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 542.
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 Kenneth T Beagle Middle School better than Willow Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 64.8 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 Kenneth T Beagle Middle School and Willow Ridge Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Ledge and Grand Ledge in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School: 835. Willow Ridge Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth T Beagle Middle School and Willow Ridge Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is 115th of 485 and Willow Ridge Elementary School is 237th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).