Cherry Creek Elementary School vs Murray Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
485 students
Murray Lake Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Cherry Creek Elementary School Lowell, Michigan | Murray Lake Elementary Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,581 | #197 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15974 of 50,301 | #8999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 63.2).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 29.3%).
- •Cherry Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Cherry Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 433.
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 Cherry Creek Elementary School better than Murray Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Lake Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 63.2 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 Cherry Creek Elementary School and Murray Lake Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Creek Elementary School: 485. Murray Lake Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Creek Elementary School and Murray Lake Elementary rank in Michigan?
Cherry Creek Elementary School is 398th of 1,581 and Murray Lake Elementary is 197th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).