Central Elementary School vs North Muskegon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
North Muskegon Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
206 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | North Muskegon Middle School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,581 | #79 of 485 |
| National rank | #30860 of 50,301 | #3191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Muskegon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 41.6).
- •North Muskegon Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •North Muskegon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •North Muskegon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 41.4%).
- •North Muskegon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.8).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 206.
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 North Muskegon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Muskegon Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 41.6 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 North Muskegon Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 428. North Muskegon Middle School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and North Muskegon Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 892nd of 1,581 and North Muskegon Middle School is 79th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).