Lowell Middle School vs Murray Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Murray Lake Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Lowell Middle School Lowell, Michigan | Murray Lake Elementary Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 485 | #197 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3283 of 15,369 | #8999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 790 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 70.3).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 20.8%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.3).
- •Lowell Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 433.
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 Lowell Middle School better than Murray Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Lake Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 70.3 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 Lowell Middle School and Murray Lake Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Middle School: 790. Murray Lake Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Middle School and Murray Lake Elementary rank in Michigan?
Lowell Middle School is 84th of 485 and Murray Lake Elementary is 197th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).