Richards Middle School vs Salk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richards Middle School
Fraser · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
Salk Elementary School
Clinton Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
| Measure | Richards Middle School Fraser, Michigan | Salk Elementary School Clinton Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 485 | #564 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5467 of 15,369 | #20922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 661 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| city | Fraser | Clinton Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 56.1).
- •Richards Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 37.7%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 455.
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 Richards Middle School better than Salk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 56.1 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 Richards Middle School and Salk Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fraser and Clinton Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richards Middle School: 661. Salk Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richards Middle School and Salk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Richards Middle School is 154th of 485 and Salk Elementary School is 564th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).