Cumberland School vs LifeTech Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
LifeTech Academy
Eaton Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students
| Measure | Cumberland School Lansing, Michigan | LifeTech Academy Eaton Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #39853 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 308 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 42.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 17% |
| city | Lansing | Eaton Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Cumberland School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •LifeTech Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 89.3%).
- •Cumberland School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 42.0).
- •LifeTech Academy is the larger school with 378 students compared with 308.
- •Cumberland School is a public school while LifeTech Academy is a charter 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 Cumberland School better than LifeTech Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumberland School and LifeTech Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Eaton Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland School: 308. LifeTech Academy: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland School and LifeTech Academy rank in Michigan?
Cumberland School is 1184th of 1,581 and LifeTech Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).