Auburn Elementary School vs Western Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Western Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary School Auburn, Michigan | Western Middle School Auburn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,581 | #206 of 485 |
| National rank | #22680 of 50,301 | #7028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.5 vs 52.9).
- •Auburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Auburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Western Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 42%).
- •Western Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Western Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 474.
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 Auburn Elementary School better than Western 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 Auburn Elementary School and Western Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary School: 474. Western Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary School and Western Middle School rank in Michigan?
Auburn Elementary School is 622nd of 1,581 and Western Middle School is 206th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).