Duncan Lake Middle School vs Paris Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 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
Paris Ridge Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
303 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | Paris Ridge Elementary Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #162 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #7610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 696 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paris Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 68.9).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 16.5%).
- •Paris Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 303.
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 Paris Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paris Ridge Elementary ranks higher (75.6 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 Paris Ridge Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Paris Ridge Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and Paris Ridge Elementary rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and Paris Ridge Elementary is 162nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).