Joseph C Sterling Elementary School vs Wagar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Wagar Middle School
Carleton · Public middle · Grades 5–5
221 students
| Measure | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan | Wagar Middle School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,581 | #365 of 485 |
| National rank | #25440 of 50,301 | #11522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 370 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Carleton | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 32.0).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 54.3%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.1).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 221.
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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School better than Wagar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 32.0 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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Wagar Middle School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Carleton and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Wagar Middle School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Wagar Middle School rank in Michigan?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 and Wagar Middle School is 365th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).