Caro Middle School vs Kalkaska Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caro Middle School
Caro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Kalkaska Middle School
Kalkaska · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Caro Middle School Caro, Michigan | Kalkaska Middle School Kalkaska, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 485 | #375 of 485 |
| National rank | #8905 of 15,369 | #11902 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Caro | Kalkaska |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caro Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 30.1).
- •Caro Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Caro Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Caro Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 55.4%).
- •Kalkaska Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Kalkaska Middle School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 305.
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 Caro Middle School better than Kalkaska Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Caro Middle School ranks higher (44.1 vs 30.1 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 Caro Middle School and Kalkaska Middle School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Caro and Kalkaska in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caro Middle School: 305. Kalkaska Middle School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caro Middle School and Kalkaska Middle School rank in Michigan?
Caro Middle School is 263rd of 485 and Kalkaska Middle School is 375th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).