AA Rather School vs Ionia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AA Rather School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Ionia Middle School
Ionia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Ionia Middle School Ionia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | #252 of 485 |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | #8648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Ionia | Ionia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.7 vs 45.3).
- •AA Rather School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •AA Rather School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •AA Rather School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 57.6%).
- •Ionia Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.5).
- •Ionia Middle School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 308.
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 AA Rather School better than Ionia Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AA Rather School and Ionia Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Ionia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Ionia Middle School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Ionia Middle School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Ionia Middle School is 252nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).