Donley Elementary School vs MacDonald Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donley Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
MacDonald Middle School
East Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Donley Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #708 of 1,581 | #165 of 485 |
| National rank | #25361 of 50,301 | #5781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacDonald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 49.7).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 57.3%).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.9).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 262.
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 Donley Elementary School better than MacDonald Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MacDonald Middle School ranks higher (58.6 vs 49.7 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 Donley Elementary School and MacDonald Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donley Elementary School: 262. MacDonald Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donley Elementary School and MacDonald Middle School rank in Michigan?
Donley Elementary School is 708th of 1,581 and MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).