Lincoln School vs Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Saint Joseph, Michigan | Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 1,581 | #1552 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10732 of 50,301 | #49953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 423 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 7.6).
- •Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 100%).
- •Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •Lincoln School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 227.
- •Lincoln School is a public school while Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lincoln School better than Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (70.8 vs 7.6 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 Lincoln School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 423. Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Lincoln School is 263rd of 1,581 and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is 1552nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).