Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Commerce 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.
Clifford H Smart Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
Commerce Elementary School
Commerce Township · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Commerce Elementary School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #89 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #5292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 888 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| city | Commerce Township | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Commerce Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 72.5).
- •Commerce Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Commerce Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Commerce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 20.2%).
- •Commerce Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.1).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 534.
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 Clifford H Smart Middle School better than Commerce Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Commerce Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 72.5 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 Clifford H Smart Middle School and Commerce Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Commerce Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Commerce Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Commerce Elementary School is 89th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).