Julian O Strong Middle School vs Lafayette 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.
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Lafayette School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale, Michigan | Lafayette School Lincoln Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 485 | #1480 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14337 of 15,369 | #48937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 14% |
| city | Melvindale | Lincoln Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julian O Strong Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 11.8).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Lafayette School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.1).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 441.
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 Julian O Strong Middle School better than Lafayette School?
On the Success Index (US), Julian O Strong Middle School ranks higher (16.6 vs 11.8 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 Julian O Strong Middle School and Lafayette School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Lincoln Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian O Strong Middle School: 651. Lafayette School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian O Strong Middle School and Lafayette School rank in Michigan?
Julian O Strong Middle School is 448th of 485 and Lafayette School is 1480th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).