Carleton Middle School vs Willow Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 682 m 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
Willow Woods Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Carleton Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Willow Woods Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 485 | #1006 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11183 of 15,369 | #34145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 638 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 33.5).
- •Willow Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Carleton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Willow Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.2%).
- •Willow Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Carleton Middle School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 362.
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 Willow Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Woods Elementary School ranks higher (36.8 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 Willow Woods Elementary School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton Middle School: 638. Willow Woods Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton Middle School and Willow Woods Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carleton Middle School is 360th of 485 and Willow Woods Elementary School is 1006th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).