Garden City Middle School vs Wildwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Wildwood Elementary School
Westland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Garden City Middle School Garden City, Michigan | Wildwood Elementary School Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 485 | #1127 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9764 of 15,369 | #37990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Garden City | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 30.9).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 54.6%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Wildwood Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 423.
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 Garden City Middle School better than Wildwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 30.9 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 Garden City Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Middle School: 423. Wildwood Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Garden City Middle School is 305th of 485 and Wildwood Elementary School is 1127th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).