Donald J Yacks Elem School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald J Yacks Elem School
Harrison Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Kennedy Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Donald J Yacks Elem School Harrison Township, Michigan | Kennedy Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,581 | #231 of 485 |
| National rank | #28785 of 50,301 | #8019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Harrison Township | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 44.7).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 51.3%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 300.
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 Donald J Yacks Elem School better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (48.3 vs 44.7 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 Donald J Yacks Elem School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harrison Township and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Yacks Elem School: 300. Kennedy Middle School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Yacks Elem School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Donald J Yacks Elem School is 830th of 1,581 and Kennedy Middle School is 231st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).