Gearing Elementary School vs St Clair Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gearing Elementary School
Saint Clair · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
St Clair Middle School
Saint Clair · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
| Measure | Gearing Elementary School Saint Clair, Michigan | St Clair Middle School Saint Clair, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,581 | #140 of 485 |
| National rank | #30221 of 50,301 | #5079 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 353 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Saint Clair | Saint Clair |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Clair Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 42.6).
- •St Clair Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •St Clair Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •St Clair Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 40.8%).
- •Gearing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.5).
- •St Clair Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 353.
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 Gearing Elementary School better than St Clair Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Clair Middle School ranks higher (61.9 vs 42.6 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 Gearing Elementary School and St Clair Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair and Saint Clair in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gearing Elementary School: 353. St Clair Middle School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gearing Elementary School and St Clair Middle School rank in Michigan?
Gearing Elementary School is 872nd of 1,581 and St Clair Middle School is 140th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).