Anderson Middle School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Middle School
Berkley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
489 students
Central Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
| Measure | Anderson Middle School Berkley, Michigan | Central Middle School Ada, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #117 of 485 | #26 of 485 |
| National rank | #4448 of 15,369 | #1339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 489 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Berkley | Ada |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 64.6).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Anderson Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.5).
- •Anderson Middle School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
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 Anderson Middle School better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 64.6 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 Anderson Middle School and Central Middle School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Berkley and Ada in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Middle School: 489. Central Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Middle School and Central Middle School rank in Michigan?
Anderson Middle School is 117th of 485 and Central Middle School is 26th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).