Fort Gratiot Middle School vs Indian Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Gratiot Middle School
Fort Gratiot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
Indian Woods Elementary School
Kimball · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Fort Gratiot Middle School Fort Gratiot, Michigan | Indian Woods Elementary School Kimball, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 485 | #843 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6779 of 15,369 | #29265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Fort Gratiot | Kimball |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Gratiot Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 44.0).
- •Indian Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Fort Gratiot Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Fort Gratiot Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 56.3%).
- •Indian Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.7).
- •Fort Gratiot Middle School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 357.
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 Fort Gratiot Middle School better than Indian Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Gratiot Middle School ranks higher (54.0 vs 44.0 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 Fort Gratiot Middle School and Indian Woods Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Gratiot and Kimball in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Gratiot Middle School: 533. Indian Woods Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Gratiot Middle School and Indian Woods Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Fort Gratiot Middle School is 197th of 485 and Indian Woods Elementary School is 843rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).