Lakeshore Middle School vs Spring Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 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
Spring Lake Middle School
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
345 students
| Measure | Lakeshore Middle School Grand Haven, Michigan | Spring Lake Middle School Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 485 | #4 of 485 |
| National rank | #2120 of 15,369 | #772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 733 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| city | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 76.3).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 37%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Lakeshore Middle School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 345.
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 Spring Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Lake Middle School ranks higher (84.9 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 Lakeshore Middle School and Spring Lake Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeshore Middle School: 733. Spring Lake Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeshore Middle School and Spring Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lakeshore Middle School is 47th of 485 and Spring Lake Middle School is 4th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).