Cramer Junior High School vs Handy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramer Junior High School
Essexville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
484 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Cramer Junior High School Essexville, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 485 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #9293 of 15,369 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Essexville | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cramer Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 26.6).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 484.
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 Cramer Junior High School better than Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cramer Junior High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 26.6 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 Cramer Junior High School and Handy Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Essexville and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cramer Junior High School: 484. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cramer Junior High School and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cramer Junior High School is 282nd of 485 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).