Charles Hackley Middle School vs Cityside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hackley Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Cityside Middle School
Zeeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Charles Hackley Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | Cityside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #481 of 485 | #76 of 485 |
| National rank | #15161 of 15,369 | #2999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 774 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 52% |
| city | Muskegon | Zeeland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cityside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 9.1).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 11%).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 21%).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.9).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 771.
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 Charles Hackley Middle School better than Cityside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cityside Middle School ranks higher (71.6 vs 9.1 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 Charles Hackley Middle School and Cityside Middle School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Zeeland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hackley Middle School: 774. Cityside Middle School: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hackley Middle School and Cityside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Charles Hackley Middle School is 481st of 485 and Cityside Middle School is 76th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).