Carpenter Elem School vs Waldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Elem School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
Waldon Middle School
Lake Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elem School Lake Orion, Michigan | Waldon Middle School Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #421 of 1,581 | #11 of 485 |
| National rank | #16774 of 50,301 | #1011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 467 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| city | Lake Orion | Lake Orion |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waldon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 62.0).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 30.6%).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.5).
- •Waldon Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 467.
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 Carpenter Elem School better than Waldon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waldon Middle School ranks higher (83.2 vs 62.0 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 Carpenter Elem School and Waldon Middle School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Lake Orion in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elem School: 467. Waldon Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elem School and Waldon Middle School rank in Michigan?
Carpenter Elem School is 421st of 1,581 and Waldon Middle School is 11th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).