Coloma Elementary School vs Watervliet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma Elementary School
Coloma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
356 students
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Coloma Elementary School Coloma, Michigan | Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,581 | #311 of 485 |
| National rank | #38001 of 50,301 | #9960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Coloma | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 30.8).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Coloma Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 309.
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 Coloma Elementary School better than Watervliet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 30.8 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 Coloma Elementary School and Watervliet Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma Elementary School: 356. Watervliet Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma Elementary School and Watervliet Middle School rank in Michigan?
Coloma Elementary School is 1129th of 1,581 and Watervliet Middle School is 311th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).