Quest Charter Academy vs Tomlinson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quest Charter Academy
Taylor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students
Tomlinson Middle School
Inkster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Quest Charter Academy Taylor, Michigan | Tomlinson Middle School Inkster, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,581 | #455 of 485 |
| National rank | #36280 of 50,301 | #14606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 683 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Taylor | Inkster |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quest Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 14.8).
- •Quest Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Quest Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Quest Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 96.7%).
- •Tomlinson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Quest Charter Academy is the larger school with 683 students compared with 180.
- •Quest Charter Academy is a charter school while Tomlinson Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Quest Charter Academy better than Tomlinson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Quest Charter Academy ranks higher (33.5 vs 14.8 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 Quest Charter Academy and Tomlinson Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Inkster in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quest Charter Academy: 683. Tomlinson Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quest Charter Academy and Tomlinson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Quest Charter Academy is 1072nd of 1,581 and Tomlinson Middle School is 455th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).