Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School
Fraser · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
Richards Middle School
Fraser · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
| Measure | Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School Fraser, Michigan | Richards Middle School Fraser, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 1,581 | #154 of 485 |
| National rank | #24352 of 50,301 | #5467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 345 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| city | Fraser | Fraser |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 51.2).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.2).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 345.
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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (60.1 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School and Richards Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fraser and Fraser in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School: 345. Richards Middle School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School and Richards Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School is 677th of 1,581 and Richards Middle School is 154th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).