Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Keith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
Keith Elementary School
West Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Keith Elementary School West Bloomfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #297 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #12012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 888 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Commerce Township | West Bloomfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 69.0).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Keith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 20.2%).
- •Keith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.1).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 542.
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 Keith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 69.0 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 Keith Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and West Bloomfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Keith Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Keith Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Keith Elementary School is 297th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).