Chippewa Middle School vs Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Hiawatha Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Okemos, Michigan | Hiawatha Elementary School Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 485 | #102 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1226 of 15,369 | #5729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 726 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 78.7).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 441.
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 Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 78.7 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 Chippewa Middle School and Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 726. Hiawatha Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Chippewa Middle School is 20th of 485 and Hiawatha Elementary School is 102nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).