Pierce Middle School vs Schoolcraft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Pierce Middle School Waterford, Michigan | Schoolcraft Elementary School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 485 | #746 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9795 of 15,369 | #26256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 733 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 40.1).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 55%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.3).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 398.
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 Pierce Middle School better than Schoolcraft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 40.1 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 Pierce Middle School and Schoolcraft Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce Middle School: 733. Schoolcraft Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce Middle School and Schoolcraft Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Pierce Middle School is 307th of 485 and Schoolcraft Elementary School is 746th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).