Fruitport Middle School vs West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitport Middle School
Fruitport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
371 students
| Measure | Fruitport Middle School Fruitport, Michigan | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 485 | #584 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9182 of 15,369 | #21698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 615 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Fruitport | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 42.9).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Fruitport Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 57.7%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.6).
- •Fruitport Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 371.
- •Fruitport Middle School is a public school while West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fruitport Middle School better than West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
On the Success Index (US), West MI Academy of Arts and Academics ranks higher (55.0 vs 42.9 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 Fruitport Middle School and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Fruitport and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitport Middle School: 615. West MI Academy of Arts and Academics: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitport Middle School and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics rank in Michigan?
Fruitport Middle School is 275th of 485 and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is 584th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).