Kinawa School vs Lakeshore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinawa School
Okemos · Public middle · Grades 5–6
735 students
Lakeshore Middle School
Grand Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
733 students
| Measure | Kinawa School Okemos, Michigan | Lakeshore Middle School Grand Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 485 | #47 of 485 |
| National rank | #1909 of 15,369 | #2120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 735 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Okemos | Grand Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinawa School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 76.3).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Kinawa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 37%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Kinawa School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 733.
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 Kinawa School better than Lakeshore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinawa School ranks higher (77.5 vs 76.3 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 Kinawa School and Lakeshore Middle School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Grand Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinawa School: 735. Lakeshore Middle School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinawa School and Lakeshore Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kinawa School is 38th of 485 and Lakeshore Middle School is 47th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).