Cascades Elementary School vs Middle School at Parkside
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.
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Middle School at Parkside
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
| Measure | Cascades Elementary School Jackson, Michigan | Middle School at Parkside Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,581 | #428 of 485 |
| National rank | #37399 of 50,301 | #13534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 21.5).
- •Middle School at Parkside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91%).
- •Cascades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Middle School at Parkside is the larger school with 750 students compared with 398.
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 Cascades Elementary School better than Middle School at Parkside?
On the Success Index (US), Cascades Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.5 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 Cascades Elementary School and Middle School at Parkside?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascades Elementary School: 398. Middle School at Parkside: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascades Elementary School and Middle School at Parkside rank in Michigan?
Cascades Elementary School is 1110th of 1,581 and Middle School at Parkside is 428th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).