East Middle School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
Smith Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | East Middle School Plymouth, Michigan | Smith Elementary School Plymouth, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 485 | #91 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1739 of 15,369 | #5388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 79.3).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 16.1%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.1).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 364.
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 Middle School better than Smith Elementary 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 Middle School and Smith Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 725. Smith Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Smith Elementary School rank in Michigan?
East Middle School is 34th of 485 and Smith Elementary School is 91st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).