Great Lakes Elementary School vs Harbor Lights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Elementary School
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Harbor Lights Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Elementary School Holland, Michigan | Harbor Lights Middle School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,581 | #224 of 485 |
| National rank | #27959 of 50,301 | #7770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Lights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 45.9).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 75.1%).
- •Great Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.1).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 426.
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 Elementary School better than Harbor Lights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Lights Middle School ranks higher (49.4 vs 45.9 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 Elementary School and Harbor Lights Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Elementary School: 426. Harbor Lights Middle School: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Elementary School and Harbor Lights Middle School rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Elementary School is 804th of 1,581 and Harbor Lights Middle School is 224th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).