Coloma Junior High School vs Watervliet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma Junior High School
Coloma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Coloma Junior High School Coloma, Michigan | Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 485 | #311 of 485 |
| National rank | #13114 of 15,369 | #9960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| city | Coloma | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 23.5).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Watervliet Middle School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 228.
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 Junior High School better than Watervliet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 23.5 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 Coloma Junior High School and Watervliet Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma Junior High School: 228. Watervliet Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma Junior High School and Watervliet Middle School rank in Michigan?
Coloma Junior High School is 413th of 485 and Watervliet Middle School is 311th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).