Alto Elementary School vs Lowell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alto Elementary School
Alto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Lowell Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Alto Elementary School Alto, Michigan | Lowell Middle School Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,581 | #84 of 485 |
| National rank | #3775 of 50,301 | #3283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| city | Alto | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 70.3).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 20.8%).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.3).
- •Lowell Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 417.
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 Alto Elementary School better than Lowell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alto Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 70.3 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 Alto Elementary School and Lowell Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Alto and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alto Elementary School: 417. Lowell Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alto Elementary School and Lowell Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alto Elementary School is 54th of 1,581 and Lowell Middle School is 84th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).