Fred W Ritter Elementary School vs Thomas Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
South Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
| Measure | Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood, Michigan | Thomas Simpson Middle School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,581 | #319 of 485 |
| National rank | #27688 of 50,301 | #10099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | South Rockwood | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 38.8).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Simpson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 69.4%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.1).
- •Thomas Simpson Middle School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 265.
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 Fred W Ritter Elementary School better than Thomas Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 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 Fred W Ritter Elementary School and Thomas Simpson Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between South Rockwood and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School: 265. Thomas Simpson Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W Ritter Elementary School and Thomas Simpson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 794th of 1,581 and Thomas Simpson Middle School is 319th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).