Caravel Middle School vs Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caravel Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
204 students
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Levant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Caravel Middle School Carmel, Maine | Suzanne M Smith Elementary School Levant, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 84 | #96 of 312 |
| National rank | #6336 of 15,369 | #15350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 204 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Carmel | Levant |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suzanne M Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 56.0).
- •Suzanne M Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Suzanne M Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Caravel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 46.4%).
- •Suzanne M Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 204.
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 Caravel Middle School better than Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 56.0 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 Caravel Middle School and Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Levant in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caravel Middle School: 204. Suzanne M Smith Elementary School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caravel Middle School and Suzanne M Smith Elementary School rank in Maine?
Caravel Middle School is 42nd of 84 and Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is 96th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).