Lakeshore Middle School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeshore Middle School
Grand Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
733 students
Pierce Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Lakeshore Middle School Grand Haven, Michigan | Pierce Middle School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 485 | #307 of 485 |
| National rank | #2120 of 15,369 | #9795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 733 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| city | Grand Haven | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 40.1).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 55%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
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 Middle School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeshore Middle School ranks higher (76.3 vs 40.1 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 Middle School and Pierce Middle School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeshore Middle School: 733. Pierce Middle School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeshore Middle School and Pierce Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lakeshore Middle School is 47th of 485 and Pierce Middle School is 307th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).