Cherryland Middle School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryland Middle School
Elk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
Washington Middle School
Calumet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Cherryland Middle School Elk Rapids, Michigan | Washington Middle School Calumet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 485 | #152 of 485 |
| National rank | #3757 of 15,369 | #5443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Elk Rapids | Calumet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 60.2).
- •Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 46.2%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
- •Cherryland Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 275.
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 Cherryland Middle School better than Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryland Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 60.2 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 Cherryland Middle School and Washington Middle School?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Elk Rapids and Calumet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryland Middle School: 277. Washington Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryland Middle School and Washington Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cherryland Middle School is 97th of 485 and Washington Middle School is 152nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).