Duncan Lake Middle School vs Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Caledonia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
703 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | Kraft Meadows Intermediate School Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #95 of 485 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #3636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 696 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.9 vs 68.6).
- •Kraft Meadows Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 17.1%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 696.
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 Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
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 Duncan Lake Middle School and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is 95th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).