Kurtz Elementary School vs Oak Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kurtz Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Oak Valley Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 5–9
531 students
| Measure | Kurtz Elementary School Milford, Michigan | Oak Valley Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,581 | #109 of 485 |
| National rank | #18404 of 50,301 | #4184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 400 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Milford | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 59.7).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 28.5%).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.2).
- •Oak Valley Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 400.
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 Kurtz Elementary School better than Oak Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.7 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 Kurtz Elementary School and Oak Valley Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Milford and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kurtz Elementary School: 400. Oak Valley Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kurtz Elementary School and Oak Valley Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kurtz Elementary School is 476th of 1,581 and Oak Valley Middle School is 109th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).