Lake Hills Elementary School vs Walden Green Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
273 students
Walden Green Montessori
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Lake Hills Elementary School Spring Lake, Michigan | Walden Green Montessori Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,581 | #640 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4208 of 50,301 | #23219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 273 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 52.8).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 46.5%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.9).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 251.
- •Lake Hills Elementary School is a public school while Walden Green Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lake Hills Elementary School better than Walden Green Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hills Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 52.8 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 Lake Hills Elementary School and Walden Green Montessori?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hills Elementary School: 273. Walden Green Montessori: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hills Elementary School and Walden Green Montessori rank in Michigan?
Lake Hills Elementary School is 67th of 1,581 and Walden Green Montessori is 640th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).