Minges Brook School vs Sonoma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minges Brook School
Battle Creek ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ4
368 students
Sonoma Elementary
Battle Creek ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
351 students
| Measure | Minges Brook School Battle Creek, Michigan | Sonoma Elementary Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,581 | #757 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34462 of 50,301 | #26627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโ4 | Grades Kโ4 |
| Students | 368 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSonoma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 36.3).
- โขSonoma Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- โขSonoma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 64.4%).
- โขMinges Brook School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- โขMinges Brook School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 351.
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 Minges Brook School better than Sonoma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 36.3 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 Minges Brook School and Sonoma Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minges Brook School: 368. Sonoma Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minges Brook School and Sonoma Elementary rank in Michigan?
Minges Brook School is 1019th of 1,581 and Sonoma Elementary is 757th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).