Malow Junior High School vs Switzer 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.
Malow Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,084 students
Switzer Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Malow Junior High School Shelby Township, Michigan | Switzer Elementary School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 485 | #569 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2798 of 15,369 | #21204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,084 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 44% |
| city | Shelby Township | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malow Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 55.7).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Switzer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Switzer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.6).
- •Malow Junior High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 495.
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 Malow Junior High School better than Switzer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malow Junior High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 55.7 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 Malow Junior High School and Switzer Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shelby Township and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malow Junior High School: 1,084. Switzer Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malow Junior High School and Switzer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Malow Junior High School is 71st of 485 and Switzer Elementary School is 569th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).