Minges Brook School vs Westlake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minges Brook School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
Westlake Elementary School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
| Measure | Minges Brook School Battle Creek, Michigan | Westlake Elementary School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,581 | #779 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34462 of 50,301 | #27193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 368 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 36.3).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 64.4%).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Minges Brook School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 349.
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 Westlake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Elementary School ranks higher (47.0 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 Westlake Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minges Brook School: 368. Westlake Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minges Brook School and Westlake Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Minges Brook School is 1019th of 1,581 and Westlake Elementary School is 779th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).