Carleton Middle School vs Cooper Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Middle School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
Cooper Upper Elementary School
Westland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
638 students
| Measure | Carleton Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Cooper Upper Elementary School Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 485 | #244 of 485 |
| National rank | #11183 of 15,369 | #8506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 638 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 33.5).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Carleton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 76.2%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
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 Carleton Middle School better than Cooper Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Upper Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 33.5 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 Carleton Middle School and Cooper Upper Elementary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton Middle School: 638. Cooper Upper Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton Middle School and Cooper Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carleton Middle School is 360th of 485 and Cooper Upper Elementary School is 244th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).