Cassopolis Middle School vs Forest Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 304 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
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–8
193 students
| Measure | Cassopolis Middle School Cassopolis, Michigan | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 485 | #344 of 485 |
| National rank | #8644 of 15,369 | #10780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 188 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Cassopolis | Fife Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cassopolis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 35.4).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 62.2%).
- •Cassopolis Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Area Middle School is the larger school with 193 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 Forest Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cassopolis Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 35.4 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 Forest Area Middle School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Cassopolis and Fife Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cassopolis Middle School: 188. Forest Area Middle School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cassopolis Middle School and Forest Area Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cassopolis Middle School is 251st of 485 and Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).