Eppler Junior High School vs West Utica Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eppler Junior High School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–9
589 students
West Utica Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
522 students
| Measure | Eppler Junior High School Utica, Michigan | West Utica Elementary School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 485 | #1250 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6249 of 15,369 | #42102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 589 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Utica | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eppler Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 24.4).
- •Eppler Junior High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Eppler Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Eppler Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 79.9%).
- •Eppler Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.0).
- •Eppler Junior High School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 522.
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 Eppler Junior High School better than West Utica Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eppler Junior High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 24.4 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 Eppler Junior High School and West Utica Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Utica and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eppler Junior High School: 589. West Utica Elementary School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eppler Junior High School and West Utica Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Eppler Junior High School is 179th of 485 and West Utica Elementary School is 1250th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).