Cassopolis Middle School vs Dowagiac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cassopolis Middle School
Cassopolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Cassopolis Middle School Cassopolis, Michigan | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 485 | #424 of 485 |
| National rank | #8644 of 15,369 | #13412 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 188 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Cassopolis | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cassopolis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 22.0).
- •Cassopolis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 70.7%).
- •Cassopolis Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.7).
- •Dowagiac Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 188.
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 Cassopolis Middle School better than Dowagiac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cassopolis Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 22.0 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 Cassopolis Middle School and Dowagiac Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cassopolis and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cassopolis Middle School: 188. Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cassopolis Middle School and Dowagiac Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cassopolis Middle School is 251st of 485 and Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).