Bernice McDowell Elem School vs Robert J West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice McDowell Elem School
Taylor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Robert J West Middle School
Taylor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor, Michigan | Robert J West Middle School Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 1,581 | #406 of 485 |
| National rank | #48625 of 50,301 | #12950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert J West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 12.6).
- •Robert J West Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Robert J West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Robert J West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 83.3%).
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Robert J West Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 341.
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 Bernice McDowell Elem School better than Robert J West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert J West Middle School ranks higher (24.5 vs 12.6 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 Bernice McDowell Elem School and Robert J West Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice McDowell Elem School: 341. Robert J West Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice McDowell Elem School and Robert J West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bernice McDowell Elem School is 1466th of 1,581 and Robert J West Middle School is 406th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).