Scarlett Middle School vs Tappan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarlett Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Tappan Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 485 | #51 of 485 |
| National rank | #9461 of 15,369 | #2193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 64% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 41.7).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Tappan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Scarlett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •Tappan Middle School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 616.
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 Scarlett Middle School better than Tappan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tappan Middle School ranks higher (76.0 vs 41.7 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 Scarlett Middle School and Tappan Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scarlett Middle School: 616. Tappan Middle School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scarlett Middle School and Tappan Middle School rank in Michigan?
Scarlett Middle School is 291st of 485 and Tappan Middle School is 51st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).