Hope Middle School vs North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Middle School
Holt · Public middle · Grades 5–6
158 students
North School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Hope Middle School Holt, Michigan | North School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 485 | #1559 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9864 of 15,369 | #50018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 158 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 10% |
| city | Holt | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 7.1).
- •Hope Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Hope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Hope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Hope Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 23.6).
- •North School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 158.
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 Hope Middle School better than North School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Middle School ranks higher (39.8 vs 7.1 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 Hope Middle School and North School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Holt and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Middle School: 158. North School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Middle School and North School rank in Michigan?
Hope Middle School is 309th of 485 and North School is 1559th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).