Mason Middle School vs Milwood Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Milwood Magnet School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Mason Middle School Waterford, Michigan | Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 485 | #437 of 485 |
| National rank | #12188 of 15,369 | #13913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| city | Waterford | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 19.2).
- •Mason Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 66.1%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
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 Mason Middle School better than Milwood Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason Middle School ranks higher (28.6 vs 19.2 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 Mason Middle School and Milwood Magnet School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Middle School: 731. Milwood Magnet School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Middle School and Milwood Magnet School rank in Michigan?
Mason Middle School is 383rd of 485 and Milwood Magnet School is 437th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).