Harbor Springs Middle School vs Ottawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Springs Middle School
Harbor Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
233 students
Ottawa Elementary School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Harbor Springs Middle School Harbor Springs, Michigan | Ottawa Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 485 | #308 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2629 of 15,369 | #12376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 233 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Harbor Springs | Petoskey |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 68.5).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Harbor Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Harbor Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 40.8%).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Ottawa Elementary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 233.
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 Harbor Springs Middle School better than Ottawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Springs Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 68.5 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 Harbor Springs Middle School and Ottawa Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Harbor Springs and Petoskey in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Springs Middle School: 233. Ottawa Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Springs Middle School and Ottawa Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harbor Springs Middle School is 67th of 485 and Ottawa Elementary School is 308th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).