East Arbor Charter Academy vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Ypsilanti · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
483 students
Lincoln Middle School
Ypsilanti · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | East Arbor Charter Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan | Lincoln Middle School Ypsilanti, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1155 of 1,581 | #377 of 485 |
| National rank | #38863 of 50,301 | #11984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| city | Ypsilanti | Ypsilanti |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.5 vs 29.7).
- •East Arbor Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •East Arbor Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 68.7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 483.
- •East Arbor Charter Academy is a charter school while Lincoln Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East Arbor Charter Academy better than Lincoln Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Arbor Charter Academy and Lincoln Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Arbor Charter Academy: 483. Lincoln Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Arbor Charter Academy and Lincoln Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Arbor Charter Academy is 1155th of 1,581 and Lincoln Middle School is 377th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).