Hemmeter Elementary School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Thompson Middle School
Saginaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Hemmeter Elementary School Saginaw, Michigan | Thompson Middle School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 1,581 | #483 of 485 |
| National rank | #2609 of 50,301 | #15238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 9% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemmeter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 7.8).
- •Hemmeter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 9%).
- •Hemmeter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •Hemmeter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Hemmeter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.7).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 331.
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 Hemmeter Elementary School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemmeter Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 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 Hemmeter Elementary School and Thompson Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemmeter Elementary School: 331. Thompson Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemmeter Elementary School and Thompson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hemmeter Elementary School is 29th of 1,581 and Thompson Middle School is 483rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).