Long Lake Elementary School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Lake Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
West Middle School
Traverse City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | Long Lake Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan | West Middle School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 1,581 | #147 of 485 |
| National rank | #22788 of 50,301 | #5244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 53.4).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 32.4%).
- •Long Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.8).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 364.
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 Long Lake Elementary School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (61.1 vs 53.4 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 Long Lake Elementary School and West Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Lake Elementary School: 364. West Middle School: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Lake Elementary School and West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Long Lake Elementary School is 627th of 1,581 and West Middle School is 147th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).