MacDonald Middle School vs Robert L Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDonald Middle School
East Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Robert L Green Elementary
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan | Robert L Green Elementary East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 485 | #321 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5781 of 15,369 | #12836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 58.6).
- •Robert L Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Robert L Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Robert L Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 37.2%).
- •Robert L Green Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.9).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 273.
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 MacDonald Middle School better than Robert L Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L Green Elementary ranks higher (67.9 vs 58.6 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 MacDonald Middle School and Robert L Green Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonald Middle School: 857. Robert L Green Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonald Middle School and Robert L Green Elementary rank in Michigan?
MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 and Robert L Green Elementary is 321st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).