Lowell Middle School vs Pontiac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 172 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
Pontiac Middle School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Lowell Middle School Lowell, Michigan | Pontiac Middle School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 485 | #461 of 485 |
| National rank | #3283 of 15,369 | #14795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 10% |
| city | Lowell | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 13.2).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 10%).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 23%).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 71.1%).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.3).
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 Pontiac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 13.2 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 Pontiac Middle School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Middle School: 790. Pontiac Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Middle School and Pontiac Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lowell Middle School is 84th of 485 and Pontiac Middle School is 461st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).