Fruitport Middle School vs Walden Green Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitport Middle School
Fruitport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Walden Green Montessori
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Fruitport Middle School Fruitport, Michigan | Walden Green Montessori Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 485 | #640 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9182 of 15,369 | #23219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 615 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Fruitport | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walden Green Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 42.9).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Fruitport Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Fruitport Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •Fruitport Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 251.
- •Fruitport Middle School is a public school while Walden Green Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fruitport Middle School better than Walden Green Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Walden Green Montessori ranks higher (52.8 vs 42.9 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 Fruitport Middle School and Walden Green Montessori?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Fruitport and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitport Middle School: 615. Walden Green Montessori: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitport Middle School and Walden Green Montessori rank in Michigan?
Fruitport Middle School is 275th of 485 and Walden Green Montessori is 640th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).