Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 180 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
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #315 of 485 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #10030 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 888 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Commerce Township | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 39.1).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 60.4%).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.1).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is the larger school with 889 students compared with 888.
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 Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 39.1 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 Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is 315th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).