Duncan Lake Middle School vs Dutton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncan Lake Middle School
Caledonia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
696 students
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | Dutton Elementary School Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #203 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #9165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 696 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 68.9).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 28.4%).
- •Dutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.8).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 317.
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 Duncan Lake Middle School better than Dutton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutton Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 68.9 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 Duncan Lake Middle School and Dutton Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Dutton Elementary School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and Dutton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and Dutton Elementary School is 203rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).