Herig School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herig School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Thompson Middle School
Saginaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Herig School Saginaw, Michigan | Thompson Middle School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1551 of 1,581 | #483 of 485 |
| National rank | #49948 of 50,301 | #15238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.6 vs 7.8).
- •Herig School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 25.6).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 282.
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 Herig School better than Thompson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herig School and Thompson Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herig School: 282. Thompson Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herig School and Thompson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Herig School is 1551st of 1,581 and Thompson Middle School is 483rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).