Otsego Middle School vs Plainwell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otsego Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
Plainwell Middle School
Plainwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Otsego Middle School Otsego, Michigan | Plainwell Middle School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 485 | #168 of 485 |
| National rank | #4629 of 15,369 | #5868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otsego Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 58.2).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Plainwell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 37.5%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.8).
- •Plainwell Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 542.
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 Otsego Middle School better than Plainwell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Otsego Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 58.2 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 Otsego Middle School and Plainwell Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otsego Middle School: 542. Plainwell Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otsego Middle School and Plainwell Middle School rank in Michigan?
Otsego Middle School is 123rd of 485 and Plainwell Middle School is 168th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).