Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Walnut Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 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
Walnut Creek Middle School
West Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walnut Creek Middle School West Bloomfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #130 of 485 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #4764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 888 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| 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 63.3).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 37.1%).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.1).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 641.
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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 63.3 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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and West Bloomfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Walnut Creek Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walnut Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Walnut Creek Middle School is 130th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).