Gier Elementary School vs Will Carleton Charter School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gier Elementary School
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–4
434 students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Hillsdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
276 students
| Measure | Gier Elementary School Hillsdale, Michigan | Will Carleton Charter School Academy Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #860 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #29954 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 434 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 63.1%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Gier Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 276.
- •Gier Elementary School is a public school while Will Carleton Charter School Academy 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 Gier Elementary School better than Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gier Elementary School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gier Elementary School: 434. Will Carleton Charter School Academy: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gier Elementary School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy rank in Michigan?
Gier Elementary School is 860th of 1,581 and Will Carleton Charter School Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).