Hartford Middle School vs Watervliet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 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
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Hartford Middle School Hartford, Michigan | Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 485 | #311 of 485 |
| National rank | #14565 of 15,369 | #9960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 39% |
| city | Hartford | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 15.0).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 10%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.9).
- •Hartford Middle School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 309.
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 Watervliet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Middle School ranks higher (39.4 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 Watervliet Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Middle School: 321. Watervliet Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Middle School and Watervliet Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hartford Middle School is 452nd of 485 and Watervliet Middle School is 311th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).