Parsons Elementary School vs Shumate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Elementary School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Shumate Middle School
Rockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
| Measure | Parsons Elementary School Rockwood, Michigan | Shumate Middle School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,581 | #217 of 485 |
| National rank | #17083 of 50,301 | #7398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Rockwood | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 51.2).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 31.3%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.5).
- •Shumate Middle School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 418.
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 Parsons Elementary School better than Shumate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 51.2 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 Parsons Elementary School and Shumate Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Elementary School: 418. Shumate Middle School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Elementary School and Shumate Middle School rank in Michigan?
Parsons Elementary School is 430th of 1,581 and Shumate Middle School is 217th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).