Alexander Hamilton Elementary School vs Garden City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
Westland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Westland, Michigan | Garden City Middle School Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1291 of 1,581 | #305 of 485 |
| National rank | #43567 of 50,301 | #9764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 469 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Westland | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 22.0).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 67.8%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 423.
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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School better than Garden City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 22.0 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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Garden City Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Westland and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School: 469. Garden City Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Garden City Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is 1291st of 1,581 and Garden City Middle School is 305th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).