East Elementary School vs Kingsford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Iron Mountain · Public middle · Grades 5–6
99 students
Kingsford Middle School
Kingsford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
608 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Iron Mountain, Michigan | Kingsford Middle School Kingsford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 485 | #230 of 485 |
| National rank | #11615 of 15,369 | #7982 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 99 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Iron Mountain | Kingsford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 31.5).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 63.6%).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •Kingsford Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 99.
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 Elementary School better than Kingsford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsford Middle School ranks higher (48.5 vs 31.5 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 East Elementary School and Kingsford Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Iron Mountain and Kingsford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 99. Kingsford Middle School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Kingsford Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Elementary School is 368th of 485 and Kingsford Middle School is 230th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).