Donald J Yacks Elem School vs Middle School Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 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
Middle School Central
Harrison Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Donald J Yacks Elem School Harrison Township, Michigan | Middle School Central Harrison Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,581 | #213 of 485 |
| National rank | #28785 of 50,301 | #7261 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Harrison Township | Harrison Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 44.7).
- •Middle School Central does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Middle School Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Middle School Central is the larger school with 601 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 Middle School Central?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School Central ranks higher (51.7 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 Middle School Central?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Harrison Township and Harrison Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Yacks Elem School: 300. Middle School Central: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Yacks Elem School and Middle School Central rank in Michigan?
Donald J Yacks Elem School is 830th of 1,581 and Middle School Central is 213th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).