Central Middle School vs Cramer Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
Cramer Junior High School
Essexville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
484 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Ada, Michigan | Cramer Junior High School Essexville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 485 | #282 of 485 |
| National rank | #1339 of 15,369 | #9293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 488 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 31% |
| city | Ada | Essexville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 42.4).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 42.8%).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.5).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 484.
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 Middle School better than Cramer Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 42.4 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 Central Middle School and Cramer Junior High School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Ada and Essexville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 488. Cramer Junior High School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Cramer Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Central Middle School is 26th of 485 and Cramer Junior High School is 282nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).