Dowagiac Middle School vs Patrick Hamilton Elementary
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.
Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Patrick Hamilton Elementary Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #1433 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #47837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowagiac Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 14.6).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 83%).
- •Patrick Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Dowagiac Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 224.
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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dowagiac Middle School ranks higher (22.0 vs 14.6 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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Patrick Hamilton Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Patrick Hamilton Elementary rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Patrick Hamilton Elementary is 1433rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).