Holmes STEM Middle School Academy vs The New Standard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
Flint · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
The New Standard Academy
Flint · Charter other · Grades PK–12
859 students
| Measure | Holmes STEM Middle School Academy Flint, Michigan | The New Standard Academy Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #484 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #15291 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 256 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 15% |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The New Standard Academy does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •The New Standard Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96%).
- •The New Standard Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 25.6).
- •The New Standard Academy is the larger school with 859 students compared with 256.
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is a public school while The New Standard Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holmes STEM Middle School Academy better than The New Standard 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 Holmes STEM Middle School Academy and The New Standard Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy: 256. The New Standard Academy: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes STEM Middle School Academy and The New Standard Academy rank in Michigan?
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is 484th of 485 and The New Standard Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).