Arbor Academy vs Lakeview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Academy
Battle Creek · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
154 students
Lakeview Middle School
Battle Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Arbor Academy Battle Creek, Michigan | Lakeview Middle School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 1,581 | #299 of 485 |
| National rank | #45573 of 50,301 | #9606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 154 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 18.8).
- •Lakeview Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Lakeview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Lakeview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Arbor Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Lakeview Middle School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 154.
- •Arbor Academy is a charter school while Lakeview Middle School is a public 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 Arbor Academy better than Lakeview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Middle School ranks higher (41.0 vs 18.8 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 Arbor Academy and Lakeview Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Academy: 154. Lakeview Middle School: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Academy and Lakeview Middle School rank in Michigan?
Arbor Academy is 1345th of 1,581 and Lakeview Middle School is 299th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).