Cramer Junior High School vs WR Bush Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
WR Bush Elementary School
Essexville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
236 students
| Measure | Cramer Junior High School Essexville, Michigan | WR Bush Elementary School Essexville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 485 | #409 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9293 of 15,369 | #16493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 484 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Essexville | Essexville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WR Bush Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.4).
- •Cramer Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 46.6%).
- •WR Bush Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Cramer Junior High School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 236.
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 WR Bush Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), WR Bush Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.4 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 WR Bush Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Essexville and Essexville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cramer Junior High School: 484. WR Bush Elementary School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cramer Junior High School and WR Bush Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cramer Junior High School is 282nd of 485 and WR Bush Elementary School is 409th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).