Dowagiac Middle School vs Madison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 172 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
Madison Middle School
Adrian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Madison Middle School Adrian, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #183 of 485 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #6444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| city | Dowagiac | Adrian |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 22.0).
- •Madison Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Madison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Madison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 70.7%).
- •Madison Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.7).
- •Dowagiac Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 388.
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 Madison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Middle School ranks higher (55.6 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 Madison Middle School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Adrian in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Madison Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Madison Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Madison Middle School is 183rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).