Smith Middle School vs West Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
West Village Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
| Measure | Smith Middle School Dearborn, Michigan | West Village Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 485 | #1351 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8615 of 15,369 | #45762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 525 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 18.6).
- •Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 86.4%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 242.
- •Smith Middle School is a public school while West Village Academy is a charter 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 Smith Middle School better than West Village Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 18.6 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 Smith Middle School and West Village Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Middle School: 525. West Village Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Middle School and West Village Academy rank in Michigan?
Smith Middle School is 249th of 485 and West Village Academy is 1351st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).