Duncan Lake Middle School vs Kettle Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.6 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
Kettle Lake Elementary School
Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | Kettle Lake Elementary School Alto, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #143 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #6943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 696 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| city | Caledonia | Alto |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 68.9).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 16.5%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.4).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 349.
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 Kettle Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 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 Kettle Lake Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Alto in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Kettle Lake Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and Kettle Lake Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and Kettle Lake Elementary School is 143rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).