Hart Middle School vs Shelby Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hart Middle School
Hart · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Hart Middle School Hart, Michigan | Shelby Elementary School Shelby, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 485 | #1053 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12334 of 15,369 | #35475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Hart | Shelby |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 27.8).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Hart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 78.1%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Shelby Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 381.
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 Hart Middle School better than Shelby Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Elementary School ranks higher (34.7 vs 27.8 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 Hart Middle School and Shelby Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Hart and Shelby in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hart Middle School: 381. Shelby Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hart Middle School and Shelby Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hart Middle School is 389th of 485 and Shelby Elementary School is 1053rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).