Handley School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 866 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Thompson Middle School
Saginaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Handley School Saginaw, Michigan | Thompson Middle School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,581 | #483 of 485 |
| National rank | #5667 of 50,301 | #15238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 9% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 7.8).
- •Handley School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 9%).
- •Handley School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 22%).
- •Handley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Handley School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Handley School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Handley School ranks higher (78.8 vs 7.8 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 Handley School and Thompson Middle School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley School: 370. Thompson Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley School and Thompson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Handley School is 99th of 1,581 and Thompson Middle School is 483rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).