Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus vs Ferndale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
517 students
Ferndale Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan | Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,581 | #358 of 485 |
| National rank | #24599 of 50,301 | #11122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Oak Park | Ferndale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 33.8).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 48.2%).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.0).
- •Ferndale Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 517.
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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus better than Ferndale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks higher (50.8 vs 33.8 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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Ferndale Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Ferndale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus: 517. Ferndale Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Ferndale Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 684th of 1,581 and Ferndale Middle School is 358th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).