Franklin Elementary School vs Mackinaw Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Cadillac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Cadillac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
683 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Cadillac, Michigan | Mackinaw Trail Middle School Cadillac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,581 | #148 of 485 |
| National rank | #24322 of 50,301 | #5288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 563 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 51.2).
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 55.8%).
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Mackinaw Trail Middle School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 563.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks higher (60.9 vs 51.2 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 Franklin Elementary School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cadillac and Cadillac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 563. Mackinaw Trail Middle School: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School rank in Michigan?
Franklin Elementary School is 675th of 1,581 and Mackinaw Trail Middle School is 148th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).