Eau Claire Middle School vs New Buffalo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eau Claire Middle School
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
139 students
New Buffalo Middle School
New Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
| Measure | Eau Claire Middle School Eau Claire, Michigan | New Buffalo Middle School New Buffalo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #445 of 485 | #31 of 485 |
| National rank | #14196 of 15,369 | #1662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 139 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Eau Claire | New Buffalo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Buffalo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 17.4).
- •New Buffalo Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •New Buffalo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •New Buffalo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 91.4%).
- •New Buffalo Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.4).
- •Eau Claire Middle School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 133.
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 Eau Claire Middle School better than New Buffalo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Buffalo Middle School ranks higher (78.9 vs 17.4 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 Eau Claire Middle School and New Buffalo Middle School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Eau Claire and New Buffalo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eau Claire Middle School: 139. New Buffalo Middle School: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eau Claire Middle School and New Buffalo Middle School rank in Michigan?
Eau Claire Middle School is 445th of 485 and New Buffalo Middle School is 31st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).