Hoover Middle School vs West Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle School
Taylor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
West Village Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle School Taylor, Michigan | West Village Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 485 | #1351 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13878 of 15,369 | #45762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 515 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 18% |
| city | Taylor | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 18.6).
- •West Village Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •West Village Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •West Village Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 87%).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 242.
- •Hoover Middle School is a public school while West Village 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 Hoover Middle School better than West Village 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 Hoover Middle School and West Village Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle School: 515. West Village Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle School and West Village Academy rank in Michigan?
Hoover Middle School is 435th of 485 and West Village Academy is 1351st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).