LifeTech Academy vs Waverly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LifeTech Academy
Eaton Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students
Waverly Middle School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 7–8
451 students
| Measure | LifeTech Academy Eaton Rapids, Michigan | Waverly Middle School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #340 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #10743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 378 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 42.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Eaton Rapids | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 64.8%).
- •Waverly Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 42.0).
- •Waverly Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 378.
- •LifeTech Academy is a charter school while Waverly Middle School is a public 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 LifeTech Academy better than Waverly 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 LifeTech Academy and Waverly Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Eaton Rapids and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LifeTech Academy: 378. Waverly Middle School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LifeTech Academy and Waverly Middle School rank in Michigan?
LifeTech Academy is unranked and Waverly Middle School is 340th of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).