Bennett Woods Elementary School vs Chippewa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
476 students
Chippewa Middle School
Okemos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Bennett Woods Elementary School Okemos, Michigan | Chippewa Middle School Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,581 | #20 of 485 |
| National rank | #3255 of 50,301 | #1226 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 81.6).
- •Bennett Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 14.7%).
- •Bennett Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 476.
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 Bennett Woods Elementary School better than Chippewa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 81.6 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 Bennett Woods Elementary School and Chippewa Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Woods Elementary School: 476. Chippewa Middle School: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Woods Elementary School and Chippewa Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bennett Woods Elementary School is 37th of 1,581 and Chippewa Middle School is 20th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).