Kennedy Middle School vs Violet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Violet Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Violet Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 485 | #951 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8019 of 15,369 | #32528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 39.2).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 43.1%).
- •Violet Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.2).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 471.
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 Kennedy Middle School better than Violet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (48.3 vs 39.2 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 Kennedy Middle School and Violet Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 710. Violet Elementary School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Violet Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kennedy Middle School is 231st of 485 and Violet Elementary School is 951st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).