Lakewood Elementary School vs Oak Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Oak Valley Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 5–9
531 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School White Lake, Michigan | Oak Valley Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,581 | #109 of 485 |
| National rank | #13974 of 50,301 | #4184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 434 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | White Lake | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.2 vs 66.0).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 28.1%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.2).
- •Oak Valley Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakewood Elementary School better than Oak Valley Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakewood Elementary School and Oak Valley Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between White Lake and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 434. Oak Valley Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Oak Valley Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lakewood Elementary School is 355th of 1,581 and Oak Valley Middle School is 109th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).