Eaton Rapids Middle School vs Island City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eaton Rapids Middle School
Eaton Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Island City Academy
Eaton Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
| Measure | Eaton Rapids Middle School Eaton Rapids, Michigan | Island City Academy Eaton Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 485 | #458 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8842 of 15,369 | #17927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 410 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Eaton Rapids | Eaton Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 44.4).
- •Island City Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Island City Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Eaton Rapids Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 44.7%).
- •Island City Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Eaton Rapids Middle School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 197.
- •Eaton Rapids Middle School is a public school while Island City Academy is a charter 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 Eaton Rapids Middle School better than Island City Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Island City Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 44.4 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 Eaton Rapids Middle School and Island City Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Eaton Rapids and Eaton Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eaton Rapids Middle School: 410. Island City Academy: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eaton Rapids Middle School and Island City Academy rank in Michigan?
Eaton Rapids Middle School is 261st of 485 and Island City Academy is 458th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).