Carpenter School vs Scarlett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Scarlett Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Carpenter School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 1,581 | #291 of 485 |
| National rank | #19037 of 50,301 | #9461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 41.7).
- •Carpenter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Carpenter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Carpenter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 58.6%).
- •Scarlett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Scarlett Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 363.
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 Carpenter School better than Scarlett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter School ranks higher (58.7 vs 41.7 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 Carpenter School and Scarlett Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter School: 363. Scarlett Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter School and Scarlett Middle School rank in Michigan?
Carpenter School is 499th of 1,581 and Scarlett Middle School is 291st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).