Carpenter School vs Washtenaw Technical Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Ann Arbor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
821 students
| Measure | Carpenter School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Washtenaw Technical Middle College Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #499 of 1,581 | #65 of 591 |
| National rank | #19037 of 50,301 | #3039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 32.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washtenaw Technical Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 58.7).
- •Washtenaw Technical Middle College does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Washtenaw Technical Middle College does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Washtenaw Technical Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 54.5%).
- •Carpenter School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 32.8).
- •Washtenaw Technical Middle College is the larger school with 821 students compared with 363.
- •Carpenter School is a public school while Washtenaw Technical Middle College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Washtenaw Technical Middle College ranks higher (71.1 vs 58.7 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 Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter School: 363. Washtenaw Technical Middle College: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter School and Washtenaw Technical Middle College rank in Michigan?
Carpenter School is 499th of 1,581 and Washtenaw Technical Middle College is 65th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).