Dowagiac Middle School vs Shepherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 208 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
Shepherd Middle School
Shepherd · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Shepherd Middle School Shepherd, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #222 of 485 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #7617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Dowagiac | Shepherd |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 22.0).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 70.7%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.7).
- •Dowagiac Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 390.
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 Shepherd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Middle School ranks higher (50.2 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 Shepherd Middle School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Shepherd in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Shepherd Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Shepherd Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Shepherd Middle School is 222nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).