Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center vs Donald L Pavlik Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
206 students
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center Saint Louis, Michigan | Donald L Pavlik Middle School Alma, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,581 | #300 of 485 |
| National rank | #31645 of 50,301 | #9614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 206 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Saint Louis | Alma |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.4 vs 40.9).
- •Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 73.5%).
- •Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.3).
- •Donald L Pavlik Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 206.
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 Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center better than Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center and Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Louis and Alma in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center: 206. Donald L Pavlik Middle School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center and Donald L Pavlik Middle School rank in Michigan?
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center is 918th of 1,581 and Donald L Pavlik Middle School is 300th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).