Central Academy vs Tappan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy
Ann Arbor · Charter other · Grades PK–12
509 students
Tappan Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Central Academy Ann Arbor, Michigan | Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #51 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #2193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 64% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappan Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 31%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 100%).
- •Central Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Tappan Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 509.
- •Central Academy is a charter school while Tappan Middle School is a public 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 Central Academy better than Tappan 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 Central Academy and Tappan Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy: 509. Tappan Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy and Tappan Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Academy is unranked and Tappan Middle School is 51st of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).