Mt Hope School vs Waverly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Hope School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 4–8
323 students
Waverly Middle School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 7–8
451 students
| Measure | Mt Hope School Lansing, Michigan | Waverly Middle School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 485 | #340 of 485 |
| National rank | #14407 of 15,369 | #10743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 323 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 16.2).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 92%).
- •Mt Hope School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •Waverly Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 323.
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 Mt Hope School better than Waverly Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Middle School ranks higher (35.6 vs 16.2 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 Mt Hope School and Waverly Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Hope School: 323. Waverly Middle School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Hope School and Waverly Middle School rank in Michigan?
Mt Hope School is 450th of 485 and Waverly Middle School is 340th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).