Jefferson Middle School vs Princeton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Princeton Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Princeton Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 485 | #636 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6602 of 15,369 | #23056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 990 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 53.0).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Princeton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 48.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 652.
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 Jefferson Middle School better than Princeton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 53.0 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 Jefferson Middle School and Princeton Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 990. Princeton Elementary School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Princeton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Jefferson Middle School is 189th of 485 and Princeton Elementary School is 636th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).