Lakeshore Elementary School vs Macatawa Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeshore Elementary School
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Lakeshore Elementary School Holland, Michigan | Macatawa Bay Middle School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,581 | #242 of 485 |
| National rank | #10522 of 50,301 | #8457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 46.3).
- •Lakeshore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Lakeshore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Lakeshore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 440.
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 Lakeshore Elementary School better than Macatawa Bay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeshore Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 46.3 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 Lakeshore Elementary School and Macatawa Bay Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeshore Elementary School: 440. Macatawa Bay Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeshore Elementary School and Macatawa Bay Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lakeshore Elementary School is 248th of 1,581 and Macatawa Bay Middle School is 242nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).