Black Elementary School vs Carter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Carter Middle School
Warren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Black Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Carter Middle School Warren, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,581 | #364 of 485 |
| National rank | #30341 of 50,301 | #11439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Warren |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 32.3).
- •Black Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Carter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Carter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Black Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.6).
- •Carter Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 458.
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 Black Elementary School better than Carter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.3 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 Black Elementary School and Carter Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Warren in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Elementary School: 458. Carter Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Elementary School and Carter Middle School rank in Michigan?
Black Elementary School is 876th of 1,581 and Carter Middle School is 364th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).