Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School vs Middle School East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
Middle School East
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School Chesterfield, Michigan | Middle School East Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,581 | #245 of 485 |
| National rank | #29328 of 50,301 | #8532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 43.9).
- •Middle School East does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Middle School East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 41.2%).
- •Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.9).
- •Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 626.
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 M Carkenord Elementary School better than Middle School East?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School East ranks higher (45.9 vs 43.9 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 M Carkenord Elementary School and Middle School East?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School: 656. Middle School East: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School and Middle School East rank in Michigan?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is 846th of 1,581 and Middle School East is 245th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).