Beach Middle School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Middle School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Smith Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Beach Middle School Chelsea, Michigan | Smith Middle School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 485 | #249 of 485 |
| National rank | #2153 of 15,369 | #8615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 34% |
| city | Chelsea | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 45.5).
- •Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 34%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 68.8%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.1).
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 Beach Middle School better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 45.5 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 Beach Middle School and Smith Middle School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Middle School: 525. Smith Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Middle School and Smith Middle School rank in Michigan?
Beach Middle School is 49th of 485 and Smith Middle School is 249th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).