Goodwillie Environmental School vs Murray Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwillie Environmental School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
103 students
Murray Lake Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Goodwillie Environmental School Ada, Michigan | Murray Lake Elementary Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 485 | #197 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1246 of 15,369 | #8999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 103 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.8% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Ada | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodwillie Environmental School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 73.4).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Goodwillie Environmental School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.8% vs 13.9%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 25.8).
- •Murray Lake Elementary is the larger school with 433 students compared with 103.
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 Goodwillie Environmental School better than Murray Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goodwillie Environmental School ranks higher (81.5 vs 73.4 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 Goodwillie Environmental School and Murray Lake Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Ada and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodwillie Environmental School: 103. Murray Lake Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodwillie Environmental School and Murray Lake Elementary rank in Michigan?
Goodwillie Environmental School is 21st of 485 and Murray Lake Elementary is 197th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).