Kalkaska Middle School vs Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalkaska Middle School
Kalkaska · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
Montague · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Kalkaska Middle School Kalkaska, Michigan | Nellie B Chisholm Middle School Montague, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 485 | #259 of 485 |
| National rank | #11902 of 15,369 | #8764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 307 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Kalkaska | Montague |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nellie B Chisholm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 30.1).
- •Nellie B Chisholm Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Nellie B Chisholm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Nellie B Chisholm Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 55.4%).
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 Kalkaska Middle School better than Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nellie B Chisholm Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 30.1 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 Kalkaska Middle School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Kalkaska and Montague in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalkaska Middle School: 307. Nellie B Chisholm Middle School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalkaska Middle School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kalkaska Middle School is 375th of 485 and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School is 259th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).