Central Elementary School vs Linden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 629 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Linden · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
337 students
Linden Middle School
Linden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Linden, Michigan | Linden Middle School Linden, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #388 of 1,581 | #83 of 485 |
| National rank | #15364 of 50,301 | #3282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Linden | Linden |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 64.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Linden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Linden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 30.6%).
- •Linden Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.8).
- •Linden Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 337.
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 Elementary School better than Linden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 64.1 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 Central Elementary School and Linden Middle School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Linden and Linden in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 337. Linden Middle School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Linden Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 388th of 1,581 and Linden Middle School is 83rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).