Chapman Elementary School vs Thomas Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary School Rockwood, Michigan | Thomas Simpson Middle School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,581 | #319 of 485 |
| National rank | #26222 of 50,301 | #10099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Rockwood | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 38.8).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Chapman Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 417.
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 Chapman Elementary School better than Thomas Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chapman Elementary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 38.8 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 Chapman Elementary School and Thomas Simpson Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary School: 434. Thomas Simpson Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary School and Thomas Simpson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Chapman Elementary School is 742nd of 1,581 and Thomas Simpson Middle School is 319th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).