Dowagiac Middle School vs Justus Gage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Justus Gage Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Justus Gage Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #1084 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #36444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Justus Gage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 22.0).
- •Justus Gage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Justus Gage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 74.8%).
- •Justus Gage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •Dowagiac Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 262.
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 Dowagiac Middle School better than Justus Gage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Justus Gage Elementary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 22.0 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 Dowagiac Middle School and Justus Gage Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Justus Gage Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Justus Gage Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Justus Gage Elementary School is 1084th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).