Brookside Middle School vs Palm Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Middle School
Sheffield Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
Palm Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Brookside Middle School Sheffield Village, Ohio | Palm Elementary School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 646 | #1386 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2886 of 15,369 | #34598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Sheffield Village | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 36.1).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Palm Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.9).
- •Palm Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 259.
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 Brookside Middle School better than Palm Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Middle School ranks higher (72.2 vs 36.1 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 Brookside Middle School and Palm Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sheffield Village and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Middle School: 259. Palm Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Middle School and Palm Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Brookside Middle School is 303rd of 646 and Palm Elementary School is 1386th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).