Great Lakes Academy vs Momentum Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Momentum Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
219 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Academy Pontiac, Michigan | Momentum Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 1,581 | #1364 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47691 of 50,301 | #46184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 162 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Pontiac | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Momentum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 14.9).
- •Momentum Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Momentum Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.6).
- •Momentum Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 162.
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 Great Lakes Academy better than Momentum Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Momentum Academy ranks higher (17.8 vs 14.9 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 Great Lakes Academy and Momentum Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Academy: 162. Momentum Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Academy and Momentum Academy rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Academy is 1430th of 1,581 and Momentum Academy is 1364th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).