Hillsdale Preparatory School vs Will Carleton Charter School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Hillsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
60 students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Hillsdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
276 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Preparatory School Hillsdale, Michigan | Will Carleton Charter School Academy Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #888 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #30698 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 60 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.8).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy is the larger school with 276 students compared with 60.
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 Hillsdale Preparatory School better than Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
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 Hillsdale Preparatory School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Preparatory School: 60. Will Carleton Charter School Academy: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Preparatory School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy rank in Michigan?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is 888th of 1,581 and Will Carleton Charter School Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).