Kettle Lake Elementary School vs Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettle Lake Elementary School
Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Caledonia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
703 students
| Measure | Kettle Lake Elementary School Alto, Michigan | Kraft Meadows Intermediate School Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 1,581 | #95 of 485 |
| National rank | #6943 of 50,301 | #3636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 349 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| city | Alto | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 68.6).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Kettle Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 17.1%).
- •Kraft Meadows Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.4).
- •Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 349.
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 Kettle Lake Elementary School better than Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 68.6 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 Kettle Lake Elementary School and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Alto and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettle Lake Elementary School: 349. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettle Lake Elementary School and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Kettle Lake Elementary School is 143rd of 1,581 and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is 95th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).