Elmwood Elementary School vs South Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
305 students
South Lake Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | South Lake Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,581 | #414 of 485 |
| National rank | #28987 of 50,301 | #13149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 23.4).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.2).
- •South Lake Middle School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 305.
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 Elmwood Elementary School better than South Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elementary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 23.4 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 Elmwood Elementary School and South Lake Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary School: 305. South Lake Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary School and South Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Elmwood Elementary School is 837th of 1,581 and South Lake Middle School is 414th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).