Kinawa School vs Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
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.
Kinawa School
Okemos · Public middle · Grades 5–6
735 students
Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
326 students
| Measure | Kinawa School Okemos, Michigan | Okemos Public MontessoriCentral Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 485 | #12 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1909 of 15,369 | #1681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 735 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 77.5).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 17.6%).
- •Kinawa School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Kinawa School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 326.
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 Kinawa School better than Okemos Public MontessoriCentral?
On the Success Index (US), Okemos Public MontessoriCentral ranks higher (86.9 vs 77.5 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 Kinawa School and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinawa School: 735. Okemos Public MontessoriCentral: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinawa School and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral rank in Michigan?
Kinawa School is 38th of 485 and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral is 12th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).