Haslett Middle School vs MacDonald Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haslett Middle School
Haslett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
MacDonald Middle School
East Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Haslett Middle School Haslett, Michigan | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 485 | #165 of 485 |
| National rank | #1686 of 15,369 | #5781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 660 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 45% |
| city | Haslett | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haslett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 58.6).
- •Haslett Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Haslett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Haslett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 37.2%).
- •Haslett Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 660.
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 Haslett Middle School better than MacDonald Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Haslett Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 58.6 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 Haslett Middle School and MacDonald Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Haslett and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haslett Middle School: 660. MacDonald Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haslett Middle School and MacDonald Middle School rank in Michigan?
Haslett Middle School is 32nd of 485 and MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).