Chippewa Middle School vs Cornell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Middle School
Okemos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Cornell Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades K–4
439 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Okemos, Michigan | Cornell Elementary School Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 485 | #68 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1226 of 15,369 | #4253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 726 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.6 vs 81.3).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 14.3%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.9).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 439.
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 Chippewa Middle School better than Cornell Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chippewa Middle School and Cornell Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 726. Cornell Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Cornell Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Chippewa Middle School is 20th of 485 and Cornell Elementary School is 68th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).