Richards Middle School vs Thomas A Edison Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 844 m 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
Thomas A Edison Elem School
Fraser · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
378 students
| Measure | Richards Middle School Fraser, Michigan | Thomas A Edison Elem School Fraser, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 485 | #885 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5467 of 15,369 | #30523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 661 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| city | Fraser | Fraser |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 42.2).
- •Richards Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 52.6%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.4).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 378.
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 Thomas A Edison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 42.2 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 Richards Middle School and Thomas A Edison Elem School?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Fraser and Fraser in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richards Middle School: 661. Thomas A Edison Elem School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richards Middle School and Thomas A Edison Elem School rank in Michigan?
Richards Middle School is 154th of 485 and Thomas A Edison Elem School is 885th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).