Central Woodlands 56 School vs Goodwillie Environmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Woodlands 56 School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
462 students
Goodwillie Environmental School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
103 students
| Measure | Central Woodlands 56 School Ada, Michigan | Goodwillie Environmental School Ada, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 485 | #21 of 485 |
| National rank | #1905 of 15,369 | #1246 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 462 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Ada | Ada |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodwillie Environmental School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 77.5).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.8% vs 10.2%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.8).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 103.
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 Woodlands 56 School better than Goodwillie Environmental School?
On the Success Index (US), Goodwillie Environmental School ranks higher (81.5 vs 77.5 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 Woodlands 56 School and Goodwillie Environmental School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Ada and Ada in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Woodlands 56 School: 462. Goodwillie Environmental School: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Woodlands 56 School and Goodwillie Environmental School rank in Michigan?
Central Woodlands 56 School is 37th of 485 and Goodwillie Environmental School is 21st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).