Kenneth T Beagle Middle School vs Shumate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
Grand Ledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
835 students
Shumate Middle School
Rockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
| Measure | Kenneth T Beagle Middle School Grand Ledge, Michigan | Shumate Middle School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 485 | #217 of 485 |
| National rank | #4424 of 15,369 | #7398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 835 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Grand Ledge | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 51.2).
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 31.3%).
- •Kenneth T Beagle Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.5).
- •Shumate Middle School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 835.
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 Kenneth T Beagle Middle School better than Shumate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth T Beagle Middle School ranks higher (64.8 vs 51.2 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 Kenneth T Beagle Middle School and Shumate Middle School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Grand Ledge and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School: 835. Shumate Middle School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth T Beagle Middle School and Shumate Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is 115th of 485 and Shumate Middle School is 217th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).