Avondale Middle School vs Cooper Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Middle School
Rochester Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Cooper Upper Elementary School
Westland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
638 students
| Measure | Avondale Middle School Rochester Hills, Michigan | Cooper Upper Elementary School Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 485 | #244 of 485 |
| National rank | #7118 of 15,369 | #8506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 639 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Rochester Hills | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 46.0).
- •Avondale Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Avondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 48%).
- •Avondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Avondale Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 638.
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 Avondale Middle School better than Cooper Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 46.0 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 Avondale Middle School and Cooper Upper Elementary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Rochester Hills and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Middle School: 639. Cooper Upper Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Middle School and Cooper Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Avondale Middle School is 208th of 485 and Cooper Upper Elementary School is 244th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).