Duncan Lake Middle School vs McFall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.4 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
McFall Elementary School
Middleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
506 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | McFall Elementary School Middleville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #495 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #18928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 696 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Caledonia | Middleville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncan Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 58.9).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 37.9%).
- •McFall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.8).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 506.
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 McFall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Duncan Lake Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 58.9 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 McFall Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Middleville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. McFall Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and McFall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and McFall Elementary School is 495th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).