Avalon Elementary School vs Harper Woods Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
345 students
Harper Woods Middle School
Harper Woods · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Harper Woods Middle School Harper Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,581 | #480 of 485 |
| National rank | #36892 of 50,301 | #15156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Harper Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 9.2).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 86.1%).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.1).
- •Harper Woods Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 345.
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 Avalon Elementary School better than Harper Woods Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary School ranks higher (32.5 vs 9.2 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 Avalon Elementary School and Harper Woods Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Harper Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary School: 345. Harper Woods Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary School and Harper Woods Middle School rank in Michigan?
Avalon Elementary School is 1093rd of 1,581 and Harper Woods Middle School is 480th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).