Duncan Lake Middle School vs Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 9.0 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
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Middleville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Middleville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 485 | #173 of 485 |
| National rank | #3565 of 15,369 | #6042 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| city | Caledonia | Middleville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncan Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 57.4).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 39.1%).
- •Thornapple Kellogg Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 693.
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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Duncan Lake Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 57.4 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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Middleville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Lake Middle School and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School rank in Michigan?
Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is 173rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).