Harbor Lights Middle School vs Macatawa Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 694 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Lights Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Harbor Lights Middle School Holland, Michigan | Macatawa Bay Middle School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 485 | #242 of 485 |
| National rank | #7770 of 15,369 | #8457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 903 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Lights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 46.3).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 62.7%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 632.
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 Harbor Lights Middle School better than Macatawa Bay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Lights Middle School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.3 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 Harbor Lights Middle School and Macatawa Bay Middle School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Lights Middle School: 903. Macatawa Bay Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Lights Middle School and Macatawa Bay Middle School rank in Michigan?
Harbor Lights Middle School is 224th of 485 and Macatawa Bay Middle School is 242nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).