Douglas Elementary School vs Saugatuck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary School
Douglas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Saugatuck Middle School
Saugatuck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary School Douglas, Michigan | Saugatuck Middle School Saugatuck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 1,581 | #89 of 485 |
| National rank | #4763 of 50,301 | #3328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Douglas | Saugatuck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 70.1).
- •Douglas Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Douglas Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Douglas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 27.4%).
- •Douglas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.6).
- •Douglas Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 186.
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 Douglas Elementary School better than Saugatuck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 70.1 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 Douglas Elementary School and Saugatuck Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Saugatuck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary School: 366. Saugatuck Middle School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary School and Saugatuck Middle School rank in Michigan?
Douglas Elementary School is 80th of 1,581 and Saugatuck Middle School is 89th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).