Great Lakes Elementary School vs Macatawa Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 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
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Elementary School Holland, Michigan | Macatawa Bay Middle School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,581 | #242 of 485 |
| National rank | #27959 of 50,301 | #8457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.9 vs 46.3).
- •Great Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 75.1%).
- •Great Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School is the larger school with 632 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 Macatawa Bay Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Lakes Elementary School and Macatawa Bay Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Elementary School: 426. Macatawa Bay Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Elementary School and Macatawa Bay Middle School rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Elementary School is 804th of 1,581 and Macatawa Bay Middle School is 242nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).