Bath Middle School vs MacDonald Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Middle School
Bath · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
MacDonald Middle School
East Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Bath Middle School Bath, Michigan | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 485 | #165 of 485 |
| National rank | #9241 of 15,369 | #5781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Bath | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacDonald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 42.6).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 41.5%).
- •Bath Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.9).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 241.
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 Bath Middle School better than MacDonald Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacDonald Middle School ranks higher (58.6 vs 42.6 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 Bath Middle School and MacDonald Middle School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Bath and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Middle School: 241. MacDonald Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Middle School and MacDonald Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bath Middle School is 279th of 485 and MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).