Hartford Middle School vs Mt Hope School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
Mt Hope School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 4–8
323 students
| Measure | Hartford Middle School Hartford, Michigan | Mt Hope School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 485 | #450 of 485 |
| National rank | #14565 of 15,369 | #14407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 321 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 19% |
| city | Hartford | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Hope School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 15.0).
- •Mt Hope School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Hartford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Hartford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 92%).
- •Mt Hope School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.9).
- •Mt Hope School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 321.
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 Hartford Middle School better than Mt Hope School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Hope School ranks higher (16.2 vs 15.0 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 Hartford Middle School and Mt Hope School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Middle School: 321. Mt Hope School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Middle School and Mt Hope School rank in Michigan?
Hartford Middle School is 452nd of 485 and Mt Hope School is 450th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).