John Allen School vs Tappan Middle School
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.
John Allen School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
Tappan Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | John Allen School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,581 | #51 of 485 |
| National rank | #11797 of 50,301 | #2193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 401 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 69.3).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 33.9%).
- •John Allen School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Tappan Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 401.
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 John Allen School better than Tappan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tappan Middle School ranks higher (76.0 vs 69.3 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 John Allen School and Tappan Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Allen School: 401. Tappan Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Allen School and Tappan Middle School rank in Michigan?
John Allen School is 289th of 1,581 and Tappan Middle School is 51st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).