Kent City Elementary School vs Sparta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent City Elementary School
Kent City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Sparta Middle School
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students
| Measure | Kent City Elementary School Kent City, Michigan | Sparta Middle School Sparta, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,581 | #184 of 485 |
| National rank | #27696 of 50,301 | #6449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Kent City | Sparta |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 46.3).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Kent City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.3).
- •Kent City Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 503.
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 Kent City Elementary School better than Sparta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta Middle School ranks higher (55.6 vs 46.3 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 Kent City Elementary School and Sparta Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Kent City and Sparta in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent City Elementary School: 537. Sparta Middle School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent City Elementary School and Sparta Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kent City Elementary School is 795th of 1,581 and Sparta Middle School is 184th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).