Ardmore Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Jefferson Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Jefferson Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,581 | #189 of 485 |
| National rank | #16697 of 50,301 | #6602 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 54.8).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Ardmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 48.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.5).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 370.
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 Ardmore Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ardmore Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 54.8 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 Ardmore Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elementary School: 370. Jefferson Middle School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ardmore Elementary School is 417th of 1,581 and Jefferson Middle School is 189th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).