Ethel C Bobcean Elem School vs Thomas Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
376 students
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
| Measure | Ethel C Bobcean Elem School Flat Rock, Michigan | Thomas Simpson Middle School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,581 | #319 of 485 |
| National rank | #28465 of 50,301 | #10099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Flat Rock | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel C Bobcean Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 38.8).
- •Thomas Simpson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Ethel C Bobcean Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Thomas Simpson Middle School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 376.
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 Ethel C Bobcean Elem School better than Thomas Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel C Bobcean Elem School ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.8 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 Ethel C Bobcean Elem School and Thomas Simpson Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School: 376. Thomas Simpson Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel C Bobcean Elem School and Thomas Simpson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School is 823rd of 1,581 and Thomas Simpson Middle School is 319th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).